Human rights, Indigenous peoples and the concept of Free, Prior and Informed Consent

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The human right to self-determination is enacted in various international treaties and conventions. In order to facilitate self-determination, it is necessary to provide Indigenous peoples with opportunities to participate in decision-making and project development. The obligation for governments and companies to engage impacted communities is recognized in international law, especially with the principle of ‘Free, Prior and Informed Consent’, which is outlined in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and in the International Labour Organization Convention 169. The encounter between human rights, Indigenous peoples and mining and other extractive industries is discussed, especially as it is has played out in Brazil. We recommend that companies should fully endorse and respect these internationally recognized human rights, including self-determination, even where not required by national or local legislation. We also discuss the relationship between Free, Prior and Informed Consent and Impacts and Benefits Agreements.
Originele taal-2English
Pagina's (van-tot)146-157
Aantal pagina's12
TijdschriftImpact Assessment & Project Appraisal
Volume31
Nummer van het tijdschrift2
DOI's
StatusPublished - 22-mei-2013

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