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Book Launch: Empowering Arctic Indigenous Peoples – Celebrating 50 Years of Indigenous Diplomacy
The book will be launched at an online event on August 9th, 2024, the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.
Historic achievements for Indigenous Peoples in the UN Human Rights Council
July 18 and 19, 2024, the UN Human Rights Council held an intersessional meeting on the enhanced participation of Indigenous Peoples in the UN. The meeting was the first time, that member states of the UN Human Rights Council engaged in direct and formal dialogue with Indigenous Peoples, demonstrating a significant milestone.
Inuit Circumpolar Council issues position paper on Arctic Council: We must strengthen and safeguard the Arctic Council
Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) issues a new position paper on the Arctic Council, highlighting a long list of recommendations for strengthening and safeguarding the Council.
Indigenous Knowledge strongly asserted at the Central Arctic Ocean Fisheries Agreement (CAOFA) COP3, as implementation work advances
The Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) participated at the 3rd Conference of the Parties (COP3) of the Central Arctic Ocean Fisheries Agreement (CAOFA) in Incheon, South Korea.
ICC Chair Calls on States to Increase Their Financial Support to the United Nations
Inuit Circumpolar Council participated with a strong delegation of leaders and youth. ICC put forward important recommendations on the promotion and implementation of the rights of Indigenous Peoples and expressed concern about the ongoing defunding of the UN.
Check out our new International Maritime Organization (IMO) page!
ICC is the first Indigenous Peoples Organization to be granted Provisional Consultative Status at the IMO. We are applying for Permanent Consultative Status.
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The Weather is Changing
The Weather is Changing, highlights how Inuit have been leaders, for decades, in the fight against climate change. The video looks at the past, present, and future of ICC’s advocacy in the climate change space.
Founder of ICC – Eben Hopson