Main milestones of the history of the indigenous movement on the international stage, its acquired rights and the main international instruments (universal and regional) Enshrine indigenous rights with emphasis on the rights to consultation and prior, free and informed consent.
This module explores the major milestones of the indigenous movement on the international stage, with an emphasis on the organizational process of the indigenous peoples of Abya Yala and their main demands, particularly to the United Nations system. Moreover, it highlights the coexistence of human rights and indigenous rights and consolidates knowledge of international instruments on the rights of indigenous peoples.
Learning objectives:
- Understanding the relevance of the indigenous movement on the international stage from its origins to the present day
- Understanding the organizational process of the indigenous movement of Abya Yala
- List the main achievements of the international indigenous movement
- Recognize the main instruments of international law that enshrine the rights of indigenous peoples, their scope and binding power vis-à-vis the national state
- Understanding the coexistence of human rights and indigenous peoples' rights
- Explain the role of international law at the national level in relation to indigenous rights
