Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact Annual Report 2010

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3 Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact Annual Report 2010 Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP), 2010 All rights reserved. No part of this report may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of the copyright holder. Design and layout: Nabwong Chuaychuwong (house_dtp@me.com) Cover Images: AIPP and NEFIN Archives Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP) 108 Moo 5, Soi 6, Tambon Sanpranate Amphur Sansai, Chiang Mai 50210, Thailand Tel: +66 (053) Fax: +66 (053) Web:

4 3 Acknowledgements The implementation of AIPP programs is made possible by the generous financial contributions of our key donor-partners: International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA), Interchurch Organization for Development Cooperation (ICCO), Swedish Society for Nature Conservation (SSNC), Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), SwedBio, The McKnight Foundation, The Christensen Fund, and Open Society Institute (0SI) South East Asia. We wish to acknowledge and extend our deep gratitude for their continuing support. Likewise, we also extend our sincere thanks to the following institutions for their continuing cooperation with us in the form of financial and other forms of invaluable support: International Labor Organization (ILO), UN Development Program (UNDP-RIPP), UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples Populations, Forest Peoples Program (FPP), Tebtebba Foundation, Asia Forum on Human Rights and Development (Asia Forum), and Southeast Asian Centre for e-media (SEACEM). AIPP would also like to thank our project partners for their active collaboration with us in the spirit of strengthening cooperation and solidarity. Furthermore, we wish to express our indebtedness and thanks to the unnamed organizations and individuals who willingly responded to our calls in times of need. We highly value their contributions in the successful implementation of our activities and in strengthening the Indigenous Peoples movements in Asia. Joan Carling Secretary General

5 4 AIPP Annual report 2010 Acronyms ABS ADB AICHR AIPP AMAN AMANTORAYA AMUCO APF ARMS ASEAN ASG AWG-LCA AWN BIRSA CM CMLN CBBM CBD CC CCMIN CEDAW CHT CM CSOs COP COT CPA CSDM CWEARC EC EC ECOSOC EMRIP FCPF FPIC GAPE GPS HR HRC ICCA ICCO ICOLT IFAD IFI IIFB IIPFCC Access and Benefit Sharing Asian Development Bank ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact Aliansi Masyarakat Adat Nusantara Aliansi Masyarakat Adat Nusantara, Toraya All Manipur United Club Organization s UNDRIP ASEAN Peoples Forum Asia Human Rights Monitoring Association of Southeast Asian Nations Assistant to the Secretary General The Ad-Hoc Working Group on Long-term Cooperative Action Adivasi Women s Network Bindrai Institute for Research Study and Action Collaborative Management Collaborative Management Learning Network Community Based Biodiversity Monitoring Convention on Biological Diversity Coordinating Committee Climate Change Monitoring and Information Network Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women Chittagong Hill Tracts Collaborative Management Civil Society Organizations Conference of Parties Community Organizers Training Cordillera Peoples Alliance Centre for Sustainable Development in Mountainous Areas Cordillera Women s Education Action Research Centre European Commission Executive Council Economic Social and Cultural Council Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Forest Carbon Partnership Facility Free, Prior and Informed Consent Global Association for Peoples and the Environment Global Positioning System Human Rights Human Rights Council Indigenous Community Conserved Areas Interchurch Organization for Development Cooperation Indigenous Community Organizers and Leaders Training International Fund for Agricultural Development International Financing Institutions International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity International Indigenous Peoples Forum on Climate Change

6 5 IK Indigenous Knowledge ILI Indigenous Learning Institute for Community Empowerment ILO International Labour Organization IMPECT Inter Mountain Peoples Education and Culture Thailand IPF Indigenous Peoples Foundation on Education and Environment IPHRDEFENDERS Indigenous Peoples Human Rights Defenders Network IWFNEI Indigenous Women s Forum for Northeast India IWGIA International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs LT Leadership Training NPA National Protected Area NEFIN Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities NHRC National Human Rights Commission NHRI National Human Rights Institutions NIWF Nepal Indigenous Women s Federation OHCHR Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights OSI Open Society Institute PACOS Partners of Community Organizations in Sabah RC Regional Coordinator RCB Regional Capacity Building RCD Research and Communication Development RCDC Research and Communication Development Coordinator REDD Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing countries REDD+ Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries and the Role of Conservation Sustainable Forest Management and Enhancement of Forest Carbon Stack in Developing Countries RLT Regional Lead Trainer SAPA Solidarity for Asian Peoples Advocacy SEACeM Southeast Asia Center for e-media SG Secretary General SPNS Sinui Pai Nanek Sengik TK Traditional Knowledge TNA Training Needs Assessment ToT Training of Trainers UN United Nations UNDP United Nations Development Program UNDRIP United Nation Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNFCCC United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change UNFPA United Nations Population Fund UNPFII UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues UN-REDD The United Nations Collaborative Program on REDD UNIFEM United Nations Development Fund for Women UPR Universal Periodic Review VAW Violence Against Women VNP Vichey National Park WB World Bank

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8 7 Contents Acknowledgements 3 Acronyms 4 Executive Summary 9 Program Implementation: HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN AND POLICY ADVOCACY REGIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING (RCB) RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT CLIMATE CHANGE AND REDD INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND BIODIVERSITY INDIGENOUS WOMEN ORGANIZATIONAL STRENGTHENING FINANCIAL REPORT AND STATEMENT 74 Annexure: 77 Regional Secretariat Staff 77 Executive Council Members 77 Board Members 78 Member Organizations 78 Map of Asia 79 Structure of AIPP 80

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10 9 Executive Summary The year 2010 was a year of significant growth and consolidation for AIPP. The implementation of its programs was not only sustained but was expanded in scope and level of activities as well, directly contributing to the greater visibility of AIPP at the national, regional and international levels. At the same time, the functions of the governance structures of AIPP and its interaction with member-organizations were regularized. In the process, AIPP has become more dynamic in responding to key developments, issues and concerns of indigenous peoples in Asia. These achievements have contributed significantly towards the attainment of the over-all goal in strengthening AIPP as a regional organization for cooperation and affirming the dignity and way of life of indigenous peoples in Asia through the promotion of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The key achievements of AIPP in 2010 are as follows: Establishment of the Indigenous Peoples Human Rights Defenders Network as a forum for cooperation and solidarity between and among indigenous human rights activists Greater engagement with National Human Rights Institutions through networking and submission of cases/complaints and recommendations Mainstreaming of Asia IP issues and concerns with ASEAN and sustained engagement with the ASEAN Inter-governmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and active networking and cooperation with civil society organizations relating with ASEAN Increased participation of Asia IP leaders and organizations in engaging with relevant UN bodies, mechanisms and procedures (UNPFII and EMRIP, UPR, ICERD, Special Procedures) through the facilitation and coordination of AIPP Development of advocacy capacity of IP leaders and organizations at the national level through the successful conduct of Advocacy Trainings on the UNDRIP; and the translation and localization of the UNDRIP Manual in different languages as resource material for the conduct of local trainings and education seminars Generation of greater awareness through the 11 publications of AIPP on different issues such as REDD and Climate Change, Traditional Livelihoods, Indigenous Peoples and the ASEAN, Indigenous Development, Free, Prior and Informed Consent, among others

11 10 AIPP Annual report 2010 Wider recognition of AIPP through its active participation in conferences, meetings and workshops and increased advocacy and networking at the national, regional and international levels Increased collaboration and partnerships with UN agencies and other institutions in the conduct of different activities at various levels Greater participation of members and partners in program development through the successful conduct of Sub-Regional Meetings of AIPP members and partners and increased partnerships in direct program implementation at the local and national levels Increased capacity of the AIPP regional secretariat through the implementation of its Staff Development program, regular interprogram coordination meetings and hiring of additional staff members Increased funding of AIPP programs and activities from new funding partners and collaboration with other institutions and NGOs Several challenges remain. These include the need to develop more innovative and creative forms of communication with members that have language limitations or lack communication facilities. Internally, there is the need to further develop the capacities of staff members and improve staff management to ensure greater synergy and complementation of tasks and responsibilities. Some organizational matters also need to be systematized while policies related to finance and administration need further improvement and stricter implementation. Due to the increasing demands for indigenous peoples to occupy spaces in the regional and international arenas, more indigenous leaders need to be developed and capacitated with the needed skills and know-how on policy advocacy and networking. It is thereby important for member-organizations to develop leaders that can take on regional and international advocacy work as part of AIPP governing body. Lastly, as AIPP s work further expands in breadth and scope, finance and resource-generation will be a continuing challenge to sustain and upscale program implementation. Joan Carling Secretary General

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14 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) In the regional level, AIPP was able to actively engage in action, advocacy and lobbying at the intergovernmental levels through the Indigenous Peoples Task Force for the ASEAN, currently composed of 16 indigenous leaders from 14 indigenous organizations in Southeast Asia. The task force had its second strategy meeting last July 7-8, 2010 in Bangkok and was followed by a workshop with regional civil society organizations last July 9, 2010, also in Bangkok. The workshop resulted in an increased awareness of the said organizations on the situation of indigenous peoples in the ASEAN, and the establishment and strengthening of partnerships between regional and national indigenous organizations and civil society organizations engaging with the ASEAN. The IP Task Force for the ASEAN is currently an active member of the SAPA (Solidarity for Asian Peoples Advocacy) Task Force on ASEAN and Human Rights, this being the thematic focal point for indigenous peoples. This SAPA task force is mainly involved in the lobby and advocacy with the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR). Members of the IP Task Force also actively participated in the following ASEAN related activities: Third Regional Consultation on ASEAN and Human Rights, September 2010, Malaysia Regional Strategy Meeting on Emerging Social and Cultural Concerns in ASEAN, September 2010, Malaysia Technical Meeting on Indigenous Peoples and Ethnic Minorities, September 2010, Vietnam ASEAN Peoples Forum (APF) VI, September 2010, Vietnam Regional ToT on ASEAN Human Rights Mechanism, October 2010, Indonesia Post-APF Hanoi ACSC Strategizing and Media Blitz, October 2010, Thailand Workshop on the Human Rights Implications of the ASEAN Community Blueprints, 27 October 2010, Thailand Expert Meeting on the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration, December 2010, Indonesia Through these activities, AIPP was able to promote the rights and concerns of indigenous peoples among the participating government and civil society representatives, increase awareness of the participants on the situation of indigenous peoples in the ASEAN and strengthen networking among the members of the task force and the other participants of the workshop. Strategies were also identified on how the wider civil society can include indigenous peoples concerns in their advocacies.

15 14 AIPP Annual report National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) Recommendations to the OHCHR and NHRIs during the consultation in New Zealand: To establish a mechanism for regular consultations and collaboration with Indigenous Peoples organizations relating to the promotion and protection of the human rights of indigenous peoples; To act immediately and effectively on human rights violation cases concerning indigenous peoples; To designate a focal person within the NHRIs for Indigenous Peoples issues and concerns; To establish a hotline/emergency communication for IP Human Rights Defenders especially in human rights hotspot areas, including areas of conflicts; To conduct awareness raising program and activity on the UNDRIP through its inclusion in the training manual and education curriculum for the NHRI staffs and other concerned agency and in their information and education materials for the public; To disaggregate cases and data relating to indigenous peoples and actions taken, including recommendations made to government agencies and bodies; To include a particular chapter on indigenous peoples in the general human rights report being prepared/published by NHRIs; To work closely with the AICHR member at the country level and at the ASEAN level for the inclusion of indigenous peoples concerns in the work of the AICHR; To monitor and follow up on the recommendations of UN human rights bodies such as the treaty monitoring body, special procedures, UPR and ILO supervisory body to their respective government/state; To participate in the working sessions of the UNPFII, EMRIP and collaborate with other Special Procedure mandate holders such as the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; and To collaborate with relevant UN agencies dealing with Indigenous Peoples/Ethnic Minorities issues like the OHCHR, ILO, as well as other government agencies working on the said issues. Specifically on the strengthening of partnership with national human rights institutions (NHRIs), AIPP was able to actively participate and

16 15 provide recommendations to the OHCHR (Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights) and the representatives of the various NHRIs in Asia and the Pacific region during the consultation on the Operationalization of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples by national human rights institutions in New Zealand from November 30 to December Campaigns and Urgent Appeals on Human Rights Violations Committed Against Indigenous Peoples This year, AIPP was able to submit three urgent appeals on the following cases: (a) non-recognition of the lowland Ping Pu indigenous peoples; (b) attacks on indigenous villages in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) and three indigenous activists in Bangladesh; and (c) updates on the Mapithel Dam case in Northeast India. The human rights program was also able to submit to the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous people the follow-up letter of the Kaiduan Dam case and the human rights report on the situation of indigenous peoples in Thailand. The report from the indigenous peoples of Thailand was also submitted to the chairperson of the NHRC (National Human Rights Commission) and the AICHR commissioner of Thailand. Consultation processes must allow indigenous peoples the opportunity to genuinely influence the decisions that affect their interest. This requires the Government to fully engage indigenous peoples in the discussions about what the outcomes of those decisions should be before they are taken. It also requires procedural safeguards to account for indigenous peoples own decisionmaking mechanisms, including relevant customs and organizational structures, and ensuring that indigenous peoples have access to all needed information and relevant expertise. Excerpt from the report of the Special Rapporteur on Indigenous Peoples to the 15th Human Rights Council (HRC) on the case on Cambodia land laws and policies and the situation concerning development in and around the Prey Lang Forest In the report of the Special Rapporteur on rights of indigenous peoples during the 15th Session of the Human Rights Council September 13-October 1, 2010 in Geneva, he included, as part of the annex of his report, the following cases which contains the summary of the responses from the concerned governments and his observations: (a) Alleged violent attacks on Jumma villages in Rangamati and Khagrachari districts, CHT,

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22 Achievements 1. The program was able to increase the capacity of various indigenous organizations and government agencies in the advocacy of indigenous peoples rights and issues, specifically the implementation of the UNDRIP, the ratification of the ILO Convention 169 and the human rights mechanisms and procedures. Its role in coordinating the participation, as well as convening the Asia caucus in relevant UN meetings, also strengthened the cooperation and solidarity of indigenous peoples in Asia in their engagement with these bodies. 2. At the regional level, the engagement of AIPP and its members on ASEAN resulted in increased linkages with and awareness of NGOs on the concerns of indigenous peoples in the region, and also in establishing cooperation with members of AICHR relating to human rights concerns of indigenous peoples. 3. There is an increased awareness on human rights violations committed against indigenous peoples in the regional and international level through the numerous petitions and letters of concern that were sent to government officials and were circulated to the AIPP members and networks. 4. The establishment of the Indigenous Peoples Human Rights Defenders network now serves as a platform for collaboration, coordination and exchange of information between and among indigenous human rights activists. 1.9 Challenges In terms of documentation and advocacy, there is still a need to enhance the skills of our partners in the national and local levels to enable them to better advocate their issues and concerns at all levels (national, regional and international). Linking the indigenous organizations in the national level with their respective human rights institutions and other human rights organizations still needs to be strengthened. Long term funding for the human rights program remains a continuing challenge.

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28 Exchange Visits - Cross Learning IMPECT s exposure to agroforesty practice in Mindanao The cross learning experiences have brought about greater awareness and motivation among the trainees for assertion of their rights. It has also established rapport for network among the participating organizations. The exchange of trainees and trainers facilitated at the regional level have proven to be very invaluable and beneficial to the partners with enhanced knowledge and skills from lessons learned and sharing of experiences and skills. In 2010, two exchanges visits took place between partner organization in Thailand (IMPECT) and Philippines (CPA & PANAGTABO) in April as part of LT program and between partner organization in Indonesia (AMANTORAYA) and Malaysia (PACOS & SPNS) in November as part of COT program.

29 28 AIPP Annual report 2010 AMANTORAYA s participants in Sabah: learning about the tagal system and processing organic manure from worms.

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31 30 AIPP Annual report Fund Raising for ILI Fund rising for ILI training program formed a major activity during 2010 at the regional level. Partnership with ICCO & Kerk in Actie and IWGIA was re-established financing ILI core budget to support the regional activities including personnel cost. Project application for ILI Center and the support of in-country trainings for local partners has been submitted to Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), MISEREOR, and Swedish Society for Natures Conservation (SSNC). Project proposal for follow up advocacy training on the UNDRIP has been also submitted to the Christen Fund (TCF). 2.3 Overall Accomplishments and Impacts The major achievements of the program during this period are the successful capacity building of indigenous communities and peoples for self-organizations and self development in the project areas. It was found that its greatest accomplishment, thus far, is in capacitating indigenous youth, mobilizing existing leaders and in developing and motivating new leaders. It has also created space and opportunity for indigenous women to take on leadership roles in their respective communities. Therefore, an important lesson learned is that raising awareness and promoting personal change is a crucial component of any successful capacity development programs. Based on the participatory training evaluations and external evaluation conducted for the ICOLT Phase 1 and pilot phase of the UNDRIP trainings, below are the impacts: Enhanced leadership competencies, self-awareness, knowledge and understanding of IP rights and issues resulting to greater confidence and commitment to work with indigenous communities among indigenous leaders and youth Increased skills in leadership especially of indigenous women and youth, advocacy, organizing and community mobilizations Significant improvement in the awareness, attitudes and relations amongst communities concerning their rights and issues, and to address their needs Emergence of women indigenous leaders and youth leaders from the trainings who are now taking the lead in organizing and mobilizing villagers to assert their rights Establishment of community s Peoples Organizations where it did not exist before Strengthened communities in terms of their capacity in addressing and leading actions to advance their concerns and assert their rights Stronger commitment for solidarity and networking among the partner organizations for sharing of experiences, campaign and

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33 32 AIPP Annual report 2010 National/local trainings Name of the Trainings Regional Training on Indigenous Peoples, Human Rights and Advocacy Skill Training on Lobby and Advocacy on ADB s Safeguard Policies and Accountability Mechanism Sub Regional Training on Human Rights Documentation and Advocacy Participating Countries Regional/ Sub Regional Trainings National/Local Trainings women men women men Cambodia, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Laos, Thailand, Pakistan, Philippines Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Nepal Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam TOTAL

34 33 Name of the Trainings Regional Training of trainers for Indigenous Leaders on Climate Change, REDD and Negotiation Skills National Workshops (5) on ASEAN and Indigenous Peoples Community trainings (7) on the UNDRIP Advocacy Skills trainings (9) for Advocacy and Negotiation on Climate Change, REDD Community Organizers Training Participating Countries Laos, Nepal, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam Regional/ Sub Regional Trainings National/Local Trainings women men women men Cambodia, Philippines, Thailand, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia,Thailand Indonesia, Laos, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam Malaysia (Sabah) TOTAL

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37 36 AIPP Annual report 2010 Program Title Quantity Languages Climate Change & REDD Climate Change & REDD Climate Change & REDD AIPP Regional Capacity Building Indigenous Development What is REDD? (A Guide for Indigenous Communities) What to do with REDD? (A Manual for Indigenous Trainers) Briefing Paper on REDD+ for Policy Maker AIPP Annual Report 2009 Training Manual on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (A Community Training Manual) Asia Indigenous Peoples Perspectives on Development 1000 English, Nepali, Bahasa (Indonesia), Vietnamese (Kinh) and Tai (Black Tai of Vietnam), Lao, Thai, Spanish and French. 300 English, Nepali, Bahasa (Indonesia), Vietnamese (Kinh), Tai (Black Tai of Vietnam), Lao and Thai English, Nepali, Bahasa (Indonesia), Vietnamese (Kinh) and Lao. 200 English 300 English, Bahasa (Malaysia), Indonesian, Filipino, Bisaya, Bangla, Hindi and Thai. 500 English AIPP AIPP Brochure 1000 English Indigenous Knowledge and Biodiversity Research, Communication and Development Human Rights Climate Change & REDD Indigenous Knowledge and Biodiversity CMLN bulletin for CBD COP 10, Nagoya, Japan Info Poster on UNDRIP and FPIC Info Poster on Indigenous Knowledge Traditional Livelihoods and Indigenous Peoples REDD+ Implementation in Asia and the Concerns of Indigenous Peoples Indigenous Knowledge and Customary Law in Natural Resource Management: Experiences in Yunnan, China and Haruku, Indonesia. 500 English 1000 English, Mizo, Burmese, Ilocano, Tagalog, Thai, English 1000 English Bisaya, Pakistani, Khmer, Bahasa (Malaysia) English

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39 38 AIPP Annual report Website Regular updating of the website, is also one of the tasks of the Research and Communication Development Coordinator (RCDC). Information and contents were updated regularly in the website. More features were added to the website such as the Daily Info-Sharing section which is updated on a daily basis. Basic information and core projects of each Program were updated in the website. The website has been developed in such a way that the design can be modified and information updated creatively and proactively from time to time. Updated activities relating to the website are shown in the following chart: Updated activities to the website The use of social networking media, Facebook and Twitter, in disseminating information have been implemented and information is posted at and The IPHR Defenders network s website, net, has also been developed and handed over to the HR Database Officer for updating and maintenance Traffic Sources and Mediums of Visitors to AIPP Website The chart below provides an overview of the different kinds of sources that send traffic to AIPP s website. The graph shows traffic trends; the pie chart and tables show the traffic sources driving the trends. Direct Traffic is visits from people who clicked a bookmark to come to AIPP s website or who typed URL directly into their browser. Referring Sites shows the people who visit AIPP s website by clicking the link of AIPP s website from another websites e.g. they clicked the links provided on CCMIN website and IPHR Defender website and were directed to AIPP s website. Search Engines shows visits from people who visit AIPP s website by searching through the use of search engines (e.g. Google) or through a search engine result page.

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41 40 AIPP Annual report 2010 Peoples (UNDRIP) and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) were produced. Both info-posters were printed in English with 1,000 copies each. The posters were also translated (1,000 copies each.) into the following languages: Mizo Ilocano Tagalog Bisaya Khmer Languages Burmese Thai Pakistani Bahasa (Malaysia) 3.7 Achievements and Challenges Delay in communication is still the major challenge and full cooperation of member and partner organizations is needed to strengthen the implementation of the RCD program. By and large, the RCD program maintained and sustained information dissemination to a widening number of indigenous organizations, individuals, advocate groups, and other institutions. The website has been used for posting updates on activities and information sharing. The publication and distribution of books, info-posters and brochure has been successfully carried out not only for information sharing and awarenessraising but also in terms of providing resources for various purposes. After upgrading the web server, and other technical problems relating to use of internet were resolved satisfactorily. However, technical coordination with the service provider is still needed to establish a webbased mailing program for information sharing. In terms of challenges, the RCD need to further explore and develop more creative forms of information sharing and dissemination to reach greater number of indigenous organizations and communities in the region. The support and cooperation of members and network is thereby critical in this regard, especially in the conduct of translation and localization of materials, as well as in providing information from the grassroots level.

42 41 4. CLIMATE CHANGE AND REDD This program is in response to the pressing issues relating to climate change impacting indigenous peoples. This program aims to promote the recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples in mitigation and adaption actions relating to climate change at the local, national, and international levels, with focus on Reducing Emissions from deforestation and forest Degradation in developing countries (REDD). Our project partners and our work with them The activities of this program include awareness-raising, capacity building, strengthening cooperation and partnership, lobbying and advocacy and networking activities at various levels relating to REDD and climate change. The project is being implemented in selected REDD countries in Asia in partnership with the following partners in the country level: Aliansi Masyarakat Adat Nusantara (AMAN) in Indonesia, Global Association for Peoples and Environment (GAPE) in Laos, Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN) in Nepal, Centre for Sustainable Development in Mountainous Areas (CSDM) in Vietnam and the Indigenous Peoples Foundation on Education and Environment (IPF) in Thailand. The latter became our project partner only in the second half of 2010.

43 42 AIPP Annual report Activities The trainings and workshops on REDD and climate change were conducted at the regional, national and local levels among project partners in REDD countries. A total of 1,485 participants (293 females and 1,192 males) participated in these capacity building activities. Number of beneficiaries of the project REDD Strategy Workshops The REDD strategy workshops were participated by a total of 585 people (107 females and 478 males) and were held in 4 countries; Indonesia (20 females and 223 males), Nepal (11 females and 31 males), Vietnam (11 females and 21 males), Laos (15 females and 105 males) and Thailand (38 females and 81 males). Of the total number, 107 were females while 478 were males. The local partners have formulated their particular strategies that addressed the need for awareness raising and capacity building at the local level, and advocacy, networking and lobby work at the national and international levels. Each country conducted their national workshop in the first year of the project period.

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45 44 AIPP Annual report 2010 The project s information dissemination was undertaken through several publications that were translated to local languages. This method has been considered very effective as publications are being used in local trainings, awareness-raising activities and lobbying efforts of partners. However, there were comments from partners and participants that the terms used in the publication needed more simplification as these were difficult to understand for participants at the grassroots level. The publication of the project had reached approximately 2,000 indigenous people from 14 AIPP members countries and 10 other countries outside Asia. There is still a great need for further expansion to reach more indigenous communities in the countries involved. Awareness raising and advocacy among governments was done in various ways: informal discussions and corridor talks during large meetings, formal meetings as well as publications. Overall, the expected outcome of raising the awareness of policy makers and indigenous communities on the general position of indigenous organizations on REDD was achieved. Through these activities, government officials in five countries have gained awareness on the concerns of indigenous peoples relating to REDD and climate change. 4.3 Lobby and Advocacy Through active participation, the AIPP leaders and memberorganizations have contributed to the overall achievement of effective lobby and advocacy work on indigenous peoples rights in international Climate Change processes (Un Framework Convention on Climate Change-UNFCCC) and among bodies on REDD and Climate Change (e.g., UN- REDD and World Bank). The Secretary General of AIPP was elected as the co-convenor of the International Indigenous Peoples Forum on Climate Change during UNFCCC s COP 15th and 16th Meetings of the Conference of Parties (COP 15 and COP 16). Among the gains were the inclusion in Cancun Agreement of COP 16 in December 2010 for the full and effective participation of indigenous peoples in all activities relating to REDD+ and the recognition of traditional knowledge. However, the reference to the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) was only noted in the decision on REDD+. There were also no references on Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) of indigenous peoples on projects and activities affecting them. Thus, there is the danger that the UNDRIP and indigenous peoples FPIC may be ignored by governments in the implementation of REDD+. More lobby and advocacy work is therefore needed to ensure that governments will respect indigenous peoples rights in the national implementation of REDD+.

46 45 Text from the Ad-Hoc Working Group on Long-term Cooperative Action (AWG-LCA) (c) Respect for the knowledge and rights of indigenous peoples and members of local communities, by taking into account relevant international obligations, national circumstances and laws, and noting that the United Nations General Assembly has adopted the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; (d) The full and effective participation of relevant stakeholders, in particular, indigenous peoples and local communities, in actions referred to in paragraphs 70 and 72 of this decision; decision [-/CP.16] Annex I: Guidance and safeguards for policy approaches and positive incentives on issues relating to reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries; and the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks in developing countries AIPP with UN-REDD co-organized the Asia IP Workshop on FPIC and Recourse Mechanism for REDD with the UN-REDD program in July This activity was hosted by UNDP- Vietnam in Hanoi. This Workshop was attended by 60 indigenous leaders, representatives of UN agencies among others from 10 countries in Asia. Concrete recommendation were identified on how to ensure the respect and exercise of the key principles relating to FPIC and how this can be made operational in the implementation of REDD, taking into account the particular context and circumstances of indigenous peoples in each country. This Workshop was part of the process of UN-REDD in formulating its Guidelines on FPIC and the establishment of recourse mechanism for REDD. The Executive Council member of AIPP in Vietnam provided invaluable insights and contributions as a member of the independent evaluation team on the pilot case implementation of FPIC process in Lam Dong Province, the pilot area of UN-REDD. The engagement of AIPP members with the World Bank, together with other indigenous leaders also, resulted to the inclusion of indigenous peoples representatives in different bodies and mechanisms relating to forest and climate change funding. The World Bank has put up a Dedicated Fund for Indigenous Peoples and Local communities under the Forest Investment Program in response to the demand of indigenous peoples for direct access to World Bank funds for the needs of indigenous peoples relating to climate change adaptation and mitigation.

47 46 AIPP Annual report Climate Change and Monitoring Network (CCMIN) The CCMIN has been established in 2010, with a regional coordinator and focal persons in all five partner countries. A website and listserv have also been set up successfully and are regularly maintained. The information sourcing and dissemination are regularly done with a frequency of posting two s per week in the partners listserv. The total number of information disseminated were 132 articles to 44 recipients. The categories of the information that was sent out through the listserv was on the following: general information on climate change, food security, REDD, indigenous peoples rights, agro-biodiversity, biodiversity, update information on UN mechanism on REDD and IIPFCC statements. 4.5 Lessons learned Climate change and REDD serve as the entry point to a more effective engagement with states and other actors and spaces for the assertion and reiteration for the recognition of indigenous peoples rights. Early intervention in the REDD+ process by indigenous organizations and communities can contribute in making government aware of the concerns of indigenous peoples. However, developing the strength of indigenous communities and organization in local and national level and their strong determination to protect their rights are the cornerstone of an effective strategy in engagement with states, multilateral and bilateral bodies, funders and donors of climate change and REDD+. Information and training workshop and materials have been useful in increasing the knowledge and in providing advocacy tools to indigenous leaders and communities. Furthermore, the use of simple language and visual media have been found to be more effective in reaching out the local communities. 4.6 Key Issues and Challenges In Laos, Vietnam and Thailand the biggest challenge has been getting the governments to listen to the concerns of indigenous peoples and to include them in decision-making processes. Consultation with indigenous peoples is yet to take place. The project has tried to address the challenge of information dissemination in a multi-lingual region where English is spoken and read only by the highly educated few by translating information and training material into local languages and localizing the contents. However, while updated information on REDD is abundant in English, the challenge is to swiftly forward the information to indigenous communities and trigger discussion on the issues. More resources must be allocated to ensure that the provision of information in local languages and in appropriate forms

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49 48 AIPP Annual report INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND BIODIVERSITY The main aim of this program is to promote the recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples and their role in the protection and management of biodiversity. 5.1 Introduction There were not many activities implemented in 2010 since both the project Coordinators Jannie Lasimbang and Mrinalini Rai left AIPP in Further, there was no financial support for regional activities and coordination work after 2009 on the Collaborative Management Learning Network (CMLN) which is the main project under this program. The major activities implemented under this program in 2010 are activities under the CMLN and the preparation and participation in the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) processes with AIPP as the host for the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB). 5.2 Activities Implemented under the Collaborative Management Learning Network Phase 2 of Collaborative Management Learning Network (CMLN) took off in November 2009 after the completion of Phase 1. The CMLN Phase 2 came to an end in December Cambodia. Photo by: The learning Institute Of the seven sites in seven countries, AIPP is the project holder and oversees the overall project management funded by SwedBio and McKnight Foundation (Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia). All the other sites manage their own project but relates with one another through selected activities.

50 Support for Collaborative Management (CM) Global Association for People and the Environment (GAPE) had originally planned to conduct a Training of Trainers (ToT) on Community Training on Sustainable Resource Management. Unfortunately the ToT could not be conducted but it was agreed upon that the fund be used for another pressing need, namely supporting forest patrols. Patrolling the National Protected Area (NPA) where GAPE and the Xepian NPA are implementing the CMLN program was felt to be extremely important in order to protect the natural resources of the park. This is because the government cannot effectively implement the patrols since it has only 16 staff to oversee the 240,000 hectares of forest. Thereby, cooperation with the people living in the park is the key to patrolling the park effectively. Patrolling was effectively carried out. This was possible since 48 villagers from 8 villages were already trained to carry out patrolling. The coordinators and government staff led the villagers on patrols in the four target villages in the Attapeu Province. During the patrols, the teams saw traps and evidence of people cutting down trees. In Ban Phonsaat (Attapeu) people had been caught using electricity to catch fish and they were warned with consequences if repeated in the future. Such successful patrols are seen as a means for enhancing cooperation and a way of convincing the higher authorities for communities to have more rights and ownership in the management of NPA Capacity Enhancement Community-based Biodiversity Monitoring (CBBM) Training Workshop As a follow-up to the CBBM training in November in Thailand, another training was organized in May 2010 in Ratanakiri Province, Cambodia for the Vichey National Park (VNP) and the communities living in the Park. The training was to capacitate the park authorities and the communities in the use of traditional knowledge in the management and monitoring of the VNP through the use of CBBM. This also included the use of Global Positioning System (GPS) and community mapping. The training was well received by the participants and gained new skills and knowledge, especially the use of GPS in community mapping, and application of traditional knowledge in biodiversity monitoring. The park Authorities appreciated the use of traditional knowledge in biodiversity monitoring. It also strengthened the relationship between the Park Authorities and the communities in sharing responsibilities Publications Publications were identified as an effective means for advocacy and raising awareness. The study on Indigenous Community Conserved Areas

51 50 AIPP Annual report 2010 (ICCA) and an Update of CMLN Phase 2 were identified for this purpose. The study for the ICCA was conducted to strengthen the profile of ICCAs in national level policy along with planned advocacy efforts on co-management. This is in response to the lack of recognition of ICCAs as important contributors to biodiversity conservation in the wider landscape and in the ongoing search for alternative models which combine both respect for local community rights and conservation goals. Additionally, as an inter-program component of AIPP, the Research and Communication Development also published info-posters on Indigenous Knowledge and Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) to complement the work of CMLN and IKB in general. The following publications were brought out during the project period: Title Number of copies Indigenous Knowledge and Customary Law in 1000 Natural Resource Management: Experiences in Yunnan, China and Haruku, Indonesia Update on CMLN Phase Info-poster on Indigenous Knowledge 1000 (translated into 11 Asian languages) Info-poster on FPIC (translated into 11 Asian 1000 languages) The ICCA study in China and Maluku, Indonesia was translated into English and published in October They are now being distributed in the CMLN sites for further lobby and advocacy work. Further, all these publications were brought out well in time and effectively used during the COP10 of the Convention on Biological Diversity in Nagoya for lobby and advocacy Information Sharing and Website Management The website of the CMNL was cancelled as the program Coordinators left. Important information and documents were nevertheless uploaded in the AIPP website under the IKB program. The CMLN listserv also could not be regularly maintained pertaining to the same problem. However, as alternative, relevant information were posted in the Asia IKB Caucus listserv and AIPP general listserv for information sharing. Hence, sharing of information was not much impacted adversely. 5.3 The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Processes and the 10th Conference of the Parties (COP10) To engage more effectively in the processes linked to the CDB,

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53 52 AIPP Annual report 2010 Traditional Knowledge (TK), Strategic Plan, Biodiversity and Climate Change and Article 10 (c) of the Convention and application of the Addis Ababa Principles and Guidelines. The representatives of IIFB were able to influence these processes and many of the IIFB recommendations were reflected in the official draft documents. The IIFB was very active in the negotiations at COP10 and the participants from Asia too were active players within the IIFB. Good preparations and hard work before and during the COP paid off well. Several of the key issues concerning indigenous peoples were secured in the COP decisions. 5.4 Limitations The activities for the CMLN project have been implemented and with this, the Phase 2 of the project concluded successfully. However, there were also limitations faced in the implementation and in the achievement of its overall goal. In terms of activity implementation, there were fewer problems on activities that were mainly within the control of the Regional Secretariat, such as organizing the capacity building activities, support, coordination and monitoring activities, and policy advocacy. But certain time lag usually occurs when the implementation is not within the control of the Regional Secretariat, as in the case of the publication of the case studies. The main challenge faced by all the partners is the translation of materials and reports from the local language to English. Funding is also a major challenge. The program coordinators contracts were not renewed since there were no funds for Regional coordination and activities. The project also made substantial progress towards achieving its goal, but influence and change of policies and laws beyond the local level was low though the concept of co-management is being picked up the higher authorities. 5.5 Achievements In many of the sites, the concept of co-management was applied for the first time in NPAs with strict no-use legal regimes when the project started. Given this reality, the project has made substantive progress on several accounts. The project has established good working relationship and trust between the Park Authorities and the communities. They are now jointly implementing several activities, such as the joint forest patrols. With this, environmentally destructive activities within the villages have decreased and reporting of infractions has increased due to better cooperation between the villagers and the government. Further, the fact that villagers have created rules and regulations for the forests and are able to determine

54 53 and collect fines on their own is a significant achievement in some of the sites. The governments are also beginning to recognize traditional way of using and managing forests within the NPAs. In Laos, co-management has been applied in some areas, so the project is serving as a model for other PAs as well. The project has also made significant impact in capacity building of the Park Authorities and the community leaders. The communities are now able to organize themselves and negotiate with the park officials for mutual cooperation and benefit to a substantial degree. Communities in Cambodia have also reported that capacity building activities has helped them in strengthening their traditional institutions. In Laos, a system of forestry volunteers has been created facilitating exchanges between the forestry volunteers in the different villages. On-ground activities relating to capacity building that has shown positive results include research on biodiversity within the NPA for production of a handbook on plants used for traditional medicines; delineation of traditional forest use boundaries and erecting signs, training and equipping villages to carry out patrols, promotion of income generation activities (eco-tourism and handicrafts) and marketing based on traditional knowledge and skills, improvement of livelihoods through digging wells and building a traditional meeting house (Laos), and promotion of conservation values in schools etc. This is contributing to their daily sustenance and enhancing their economic income. Through joined activities, governance and management of the PAs has improved and there is a much better understanding and appreciation of indigenous knowledge by the Park officials. Efforts are being made to integrate indigenous knowledge into the management of the PAs as in the case of Cambodia. Indicators for healthy ecosystems using indigenous knowledge have been developed and improved upon, and is being promoted among the communities and park officials as well. Though the success of co-management has largely been at the local level, the park authorities themselves are also spreading the words at higher levels. For example, experiences of Kok Lak commune (Cambodia) were shared in the Annual National Forum organized by the National Protected Area General Department where policy makers and field practitioners came to discuss challenges on PAs management. The news of its success is spreading and the mass media is also picking up the issue. There are now several villages that are keenly interested in becoming involved in the project and government officials are seeing the benefits of giving villagers an increased role in management of their own resources. Even though there are limitations in achieving the long-term objective of the CMLN in putting in place an equitably governed and managed PAs, it has made significant achievements in breaking down the bureaucratic

55 54 AIPP Annual report 2010 attitude and eco-centric approaches to PAs management (leaving out the concerns and needs of the communities), and in dealing with numerous challenges relating to technical and procedural matters, and in negotiating sustainable use agreements. Thereby, the project has significantly contributed towards realizing its long-term goal. AIPP as a regional organization was also able to make significant contribution in the lobby and advocacy work. In 2010, the focus was on the CBD processes i.e. ABS negotiations, PAs, TK, the SBSTTA and the COP10. COP10 was the culmination for many of the thematic issues that AIPP and IIFB have been following. In COP10, most of the issues and concerns in the decision documents of these issues were secured.

56 55 6. INDIGENOUS WOMEN This program aims to empower indigenous women through networking, education and capacity building activities and raise awareness for recognition of indigenous women s rights and their effective participation in decision making. Due to funding limitation, there was no sustained Indigenous Women Program implementation from January to August The main focus at this time was in increasing the participation of indigenous women in the different activities of AIPP while exploring funding opportunities. With this effort, the proposal submitted to UNIFEM was approved in September After the approval of this project, a full-time Regional Coordinator for the Indigenous Women Program was employed on September 20, Indigenous Women Empowering Project The project on Empowering Indigenous Women in Traditional Customary Institutions was approved by UNIFEM for the duration of three years starting on 15 September 2010 to 31 December 2013.The overall goal of the project is to empower indigenous women at the grassroots level to advocate and lobby for the recognition of women s rights with a focus on violence against women (VAW) in the customary laws and in local legislation. ADD 1 Photo 3.psd TNA workshop: indigenous women during training needs assessment workshop, in Dang district, Nepal. Photo: NIWF The project is being implemented in the indigenous communities in three countries India, Nepal and the Philippines by AIPP s local partners: Cordillera Women s Education Action Research Centre (CWEARC), the Philippines, Adivasi Women s Network (AWN), India Indigenous Women s Forum of Northeast India (IWFNEI), Northeast India, Nepal Indigenous Women s Federation (NIWF), Nepal. The direct beneficiaries are 750 indigenous women from 19 ethno-linguistic groups

57 56 AIPP Annual report Project Partners Preparatory Meeting and Project Implementation The project start-up meeting with the local partners was held in October 11-12, 2010 at AIPP office, Chiang Mai. It was participated by the Project Coordinators representing the above mentioned organizations, and the AIPP Secretary General, Regional Coordinators of Indigenous Women program and Regional Capacity Building program. The objectives of the meeting was for leveling off of the basic aims and objectives, approach and methods of the project, activity planning and to discuss various guidelines for project implementation and broad agreements on the requirements to be met. Following the meeting, guidelines for training needs assessment (TNA), base line study, financial reporting have been sent to the partners. In the first quarter of the project, October to December 2010, the local partners have been carrying out TNA and baseline data gathering through interviews, focus group discussions and workshops participated mostly by indigenous women, community leaders, women s organization etc Specific Objectives To increase capacity and skills of indigenous women to promote the recognition of their rights in local legislations and customary laws and practices To increase awareness and recognition of the rights of indigenous women among indigenous communities and by local governments To bring about positive changes in customary laws on women s rights particularly on their participation in decision-making mechanisms and strengthen sanctions and enforcement of antiviolence against women (VAW) practices and adoption in local legislation of policies and regulations against VAW To support and work with existing organizations that support indigenous women s welfare and VAW, to end multiple forms of discrimination against indigenous women for being indigenous and being a woman To strengthen and/or expand indigenous women s networks To further increase in the participation of indigenous women and mainstreaming of indigenous women s issues in all the activities and programs of AIPP Key Activities of the Program 1. Training Needs Assessment (TNA) s 2. Production of training materials 3. Inter-community level trainings of Indigenous Women addressing their needs on leadership, advocacy and lobby, and networking 4. Community seminars on the situation and rights of indigenous

58 57 women including CEDAW, National laws, policies and programs on women and indigenous peoples 5. Dialogues and meetings with government officials, NGOs and institutions and community mobilization demanding provisions for indigenous women s welfare 6. Conduct of research for the baseline data in 78 communities 7. Mobilization and networking activities Implementation of AIPP Gender Policy AIPP has a gender balance policy in all of its activities and its governance structure, and has been mainstreaming women s issues and concerns and facilitating indigenous women s participation. The Regional Secretariat has been consistently reminding members and partners on the need to increase the participation of indigenous women in AIPP activities. However, there are still serious constraints in achieving approximately equal number of men and women to AIPP activities. These constraints include the lack of serious efforts to identify and encourage the participation of indigenous women by indigenous peoples organizations, limited number of indigenous women who can speak English, time limitations of indigenous women to participate in activities outside their communities, among others. Table 2 shows that there remains a major disparity in gender representation. Within the various bodies of AIPP (see table 1) though, it has almost achieved gender parity. In fact, in the program committees, there is a higher number of women. Meanwhile, AIPP has succeeded in raising funds to employ a full-time Regional Coordinator for the Indigenous Women Program in September Since then, there is sustained implementation of the program to strengthen and empower indigenous women, and increase awareness on their rights. It is expected that this will further facilitate consistent implementation of AIPP s gender policy in all of its activities. Table 1. Gender composition in the various bodies of AIPP Women Men Executive Committee members 3 4 Board Members 3 5 Program Committee members Staff 6 6

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61 60 AIPP Annual report 2010 Program/Activity Unit Period/Remark Individual Staff Evaluation 1 5 Program persons (April) Staff Meetings & Inter-program 28 Jan - Dec Meetings Visitors to AIPP 23 orgs. Jan - Dec Networking & Advocacy Activities Jan - Dec (see below for details) Staff Development Educational Seminars & Trainings Enhancing Analytical Skills and Capacity Inter-program Language Lessons Workshops and conferences See below for details 7.2 Meeting of the Executive Council The fourth Executive Council (EC) meeting was held from June 2010 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. This meeting gave the opportunity to meet and have a face to-face discussion on the issues relating to program implementation with the Secretariat staff. The two-day meeting tackled a number of issues with regard to the program implementation, functioning of the Secretariat, staff issues, task division among the EC members, the upcoming sub-regional meetings, the AIPP external impact evaluation, AIPP s application for Economic Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOC) status, new policies and guidelines, new applicants for membership and pending decisions with regard to the old applicants. In the meeting, the EC approved the new financial guideline of AIPP, the proposed purchase of the land for the Indigenous Learning Institute (ILI) and the guideline for the Provident Fund. Further, the EC approved the application of Kapaeeng Foundation, Bangladesh for AIPP membership in principle. 7.3 Meeting of the AIPP Board The meeting of the AIPP Board members was held on 18th February and 16th December In the meetings, an update of the programs and new developments in the organization was provided. Further, it also discussed on how the Board members can assist the Secretariat in the implementation of its activities, especially in Thailand. The Board also agreed to assist on technical matters and otherwise in the implementation of setting up the Indigenous Learning Institute (ILI). Further, the Board s decision to include Ms. Narumon Arunotai from Thailand was officially confirmed in the December meeting and she would be joining in the next

62 61 meeting. She is a Professor in Chulalongkorn University, Social Research Institute and has been advocating for the rights of Indigenous Peoples, especially in the Southern part of Thailand. The total number of the Board members is now eight (Refer Annex III). 7.4 Program Committee Meetings In 2010, four program committee meetings were held: Human Rights, Regional Capacity Building, Climate Change and REDD and Indigenous Women. The HR Committee meeting was held in February in the Philippines. It mainly dealt with capacity building needs issues among the IPs, establishment of HR defenders Network and strengthening of alliance with CSOs (civil society organizations) and engagement with governments. Engagement with Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) was also discussed at length and strategies were drawn up for the engagements. The Regional Capacity Building partners meeting was held in April in Chiang Mai. The key matters discussed were on planning of Phase I, the establishment of ILI, submission of proposals and the results of Indigenous Community Organizers and Leadership Training (ICOLT) Phase I Evaluation. The meeting also took up the matter concerning the start up and plans for implementation of Phase II of the project. The Climate Change and REDD partners meeting was also held in Chiang Mai in July. The meeting took a stock of the implementation challenges and achievements of the 1st year of the project. The meeting was also able to come up with an agreed mechanism for selection for representation as well as advocacy strategies at different levels. The Indigenous Women s partners meeting also took place in Chiang Mai in the month of September. The meeting mainly focused on the UNIFEM project-partners roles and responsibilities, coordination mechanisms and reporting. Overall, the committee meetings were effectively carried out and they provided adequate update on the status of each programs, issues and challenges and other concerns. They were able to resolve most of the issues and drew up strategies, plans and course of action on each of the programs. 7.5 AIPP Sub-regional Meetings In 2010, three sub-regional meetings were held i.e. Mekong, South Asia+ and East Asia. There were a total of 43 participants representing 38 organizations from the three sub-regions (see table below).

63 62 AIPP Annual report 2010 Mekong South Asia+ East Asia Thailand 1. Inter Mountain Peoples Education and Culture** 2. Karen Network for Culture and Environment** 3. Hmong Association for Development in Thailand** 4. Indigenous Women Network in Thailand 5. Network of Indigenous Peoples in Thailand 6. Thailand Highland Task Force 7. Assembly of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples of Thailand** Cambodia 8. Cambodia Indigenous Youth Association** 9. Highlander Association 10. Indigenous Rights Active Member 11. Indigenous Cambodia Support Group Laos 12. Global Association for People and Environment 13. Gender and Development Group Vietnam 14. Indigenous network of Thanh Hoa province 15. Centre for community Education, Da bac district, Hoa Binh province 16. Centre for Sustainable Development in Mountainous Areas** Bangladesh 1. Bangladesh Adivasi Forum** 2. Kapaeeng Foundation* Nepal 3. Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities ** 4. NGO-Federation of Nepalese Indigenous Nationalities** 5. LAHURNIP 6. National Indigenous Women s Federation (NIWF)** NE India 7. Borok Peoples Human Rights org 8. Borok Indigenous/ Tribal Peoples Development Centre** 9. Zomi Human Rights Foundation 10. Boro Women s Justice Forum 11. Karbi Nimso Chingthur Asong 12. Naga Women s Union 13. Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights** 14. Zo Indigenous Forum* India 15. Jarkhandis Organization for Human Rights ** 16. Adivasi Women s Network 17. Adivasi Gotra Mahasabha** 18. Adivasi Mahila Mahasangha Member organizations: **(16) Candidate member: *(2) 1. Taiwan Association for Rights Advancement for Ping Pu Plains Aborigine Peoples** 2. Ainu Peoples Council** 3. World Indigenous Peoples Network 4. AIPR, Okinawa

64 63 The meetings were able discuss a number of issues: I. The programs of AIPP and the participating organizations; II. Impact of AIPP s programs and activities at different levels, particularly at the national level; III. Better understanding of each other s priority activities and programs; IV. How and on what they can participate in the activities and development of programs of AIPP directly and in what committees they could play a role; V. How to support and strengthen each other s programs, including coordination; VI. How the activities and programs of AIPP can be improved and made more relevant to the organizations in the region; VII. The role of the EC and expansion of AIPP s membership in the region; and VIII. Recommendations to AIPP programs and activities, particularly for 2011 and beyond. Recommendations to AIPP programs and activities, particularly for 2011 and beyond. Recommendations and Key Issues to AIPP (for 2011 and beyond) from the Sub-regional meetings Capacity Building/Trainings a) Human Rights documentation and advocacy- communication to national and international UN bodies, mechanisms and other engagements b) Training on UNDRIP including Training of Trainers (ToT) c) Training on conflict resolution and transformation and awarenessraising d) Training in using international human rights mechanisms and

65 64 AIPP Annual report 2010 procedures e) Trainings/awareness raising on REDD and Climate Change f) Training on drafting of laws (legal) - Thailand g) Translation of AIPP training materials into local languages and sharing them with local partners and networks h) ToT and expansion of leadership training i) Capacity building for indigenous women at the grassroots level j) Training on conducting of Research and Case Study Developing multi-media forms of information sharing/awareness raising a) Compilation of relevant videos, songs and music and trainings on use of IT National and International Advocacy support a) Facilitate advocacy work at the regional and international levels b) Facilitate dialogues with different key actors governments/un agencies, embassies, etc c) Recognition and implementation of UNDRIP at the national level d) Strengthening relationship of IP organizations with the UN agencies such as ILO, OHCHR, UNDP, UNIFEM, UNFPA, and UNESCO etc. Support to fund-raising a) technical and financial assistance where possible Strengthen the relationship and communication with members and network organizations Address issues on communication and translation Expansion and effective contribution of AIPP Program Committee members Strengthening of AIPP programs on environment, women and children Establishment of a Seed Bank network in Mekong Region Effective implementation of women s participation in AIPP activities Expansion of AIPP membership The meeting also helped in bringing representatives of partners and member organizations together and resulted in better appreciation of AIPP programs and activities, and greater cooperation for immediate and future activities. With this, the meeting was also able to develop synergies of programs and activities based on the recommendations. Additionally, AIPP has also now established an e-group for AIPP Members (google group) for organizational information sharing and to provide update on the activities of the Secretariat to members. Further, other activity specific e-groups have also been established.

66 AIPP Project/Program Partners As part of its organizational strengthening, more attention was put in developing direct partnerships between the regional secretariat and members and partners in program implementation at the national and local levels. The number of direct project/program partners of AIPP, which include both members and non-members as partners has increased in This has resulted in more AIPP activities and program implementation at the national/local level with indigenous organizations/communities. These partners are the lead organizations in implementing program activities with financial resources generated by AIPP. These partnerships in program implementation have strengthened the cooperation and working relations between the regional secretariat and the members and non-members directly contributing to further organizational strengthening of AIPP in program implementation based on the priority issues and concerns of members and partners. For 2010, there were eleven member-organizations in eight countries, one candidate-member organization in one country and seven non-member-partners in seven countries. Most of the memberpartners are in the Regional Capacity Building Program with six partners in six countries, followed by the Climate Change and REDD Program with five partners in five countries and Indigenous Women Program with four partners in three countries. The number of such partners as of December 2010 is shown below in the table (program wise and overall): Category Regional Capacity Building Climate Change/REDD Members Cordillera Peoples Alliance, Philippines Partners of Community Organization (PACOS Trust), Malaysia Jharkhandis Organization for Human Rights, India Inter-Mountain Peoples Education and Culture, Thailand Alliance of Indigenous Peoples of the Archipelago (AMAN), Indonesia Trinamul Unnayan Sangstha, Bangladesh Centre for Sustainable Development in Mountainous Areas, Vietnam Alliance of Indigenous Peoples of the Archipelago (AMAN), Indonesia Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities, Nepal Indigenous Women Nepal Indigenous Women s Federation, Nepal Cordillera Women s Education Action Research Centre, Philippines Total 11

67 66 AIPP Annual report 2010 Category Regional Capacity Building Climate Change/REDD Candidate Members Nonmembers Indigenous Cambodia Support Group (ICSO), Cambodia Kalumaran, Philippines Sinui Pai Nanek Sengik, Malaysia Maleya Foundation, Bangladesh Gape, Laos Indigenous Peoples Foundation for Education and Environment, Thailand Indigenous Women Indigenous Women Forum of Northeast India, NE India Adivasi Women s Network, India TOTAL Composition of the Regional Staff Total Members of the regional secretariat has been increased in 2010 with the addition of two staff members, making the total number of AIPP Secretariat members to 12 full time staff. The two new staffs are Mr. Khaw Khun Too as the Human Rights Documentation and Database Officer and Ms. Shimreichon as the Indigenous Women Coordinator. Khaw Khun Too is a Karen from Burma and holds a Master Degree in Information Management from Asian Institute of Technology, Chiang Mai and Shimreichon is a Naga from Northeast India and is a member of Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights. She has extensive experience and knowledge in the field of human rights and indigenous knowledge. The Research and Communication Development Coordinator resigned from his post in October 2010 and his position is due to be filled by a new staff within the first quarter of Mr. Saw K paw, who was hired as a part-time staff since last September 2009 as the Climate Change Monitoring and Information Network (CCMIN) Officer became a fulltime staff of AIPP from 1st of July, 2010 (Refer Annex I). 7.8 Staff Meetings and Supervision With the requirement for better coordination and interlinking of programs, the staff meetings are being held every Monday since January Further, one-on-one supervision and consultation with the SG and ASG are being held on a regular basis. This has helped in better implementation of activities, program coordination and program interlinking. In total, 28 staff meetings and inter-program meetings were held 1 7

68 67 (excluding one-on-one meetings). This enabled effective monitoring and timely providing of assistance to the programs persons as and when required. While it also helped in breaking the compartmentalized working methods, it also addressed the issue of inter-personal relationship creating a better work environment at the Secretariat. 7.9 Staff Development The staff development program continues to be an important program for enhancing the capacities of the staffs. In January, during the staff assessment, the following topics and areas were identified: 1. To focus on inter-linking of programs 2. Workshop on participatory project monitoring 3. User s training on database 4. English lessons with an in-house tutor 5. Improving analytical skills and capacity 6. To continue with relevant educational seminars The staffs were encouraged to attend trainings, workshops and conferences that are of relevance to their programs apart from other inhouse activities. For 2010, major attention was given to interlinking of programs and English lessons. The activities implemented under this program are shown in brief (below): Activity Unit Trainings (external) 4 Trainings (AIPP) 3 Seminars, workshops & conferences 17 AIPP educational seminars 6 Language (English) 4 months For the English lessons, Ms. Luchie Maranan from Philippines was hired for four months starting March 15, 2010 as an in-house tutor for six staff members of AIPP. Based on initial assessment, they were clustered into three groups and lessons were accordingly conducted. All the three groups made substantial progress and had a higher level of English at the end of the lessons. The progress made is shown in the graph below: The English lessons has helped in improving both the writing and speaking skills of the staff members. They are now more confident of

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74 73 of the organizations, as well as broader participation in AIPP activities by members of the AIPP Board and the EC. Likewise, the targeted staff development activities have led to increased knowledge and skills, and better cooperation and coordination of activities. The sub-regional meetings with members and partners, as well as the increased direct partnership of the regional secretariat with members and non-members in program implementation have resulted in better working relations, cooperation and program development and implementation. This is invaluable in consolidating AIPP as a regional organization and in being reponsive to the needs, priorities and aspirations of its members (in particular) and indigenous peoples in Asia (in general). Given the expansion of AIPP programs and the marked increase in the activities of AIPP through out the year, the Secretariat s capacity needs further strengthening for tighter coordination and synergy building and systematization of work. Improvement in program implementation and coordination especially with program committee members and AIPP members will also be institutionalized in order to achieve greater consolidation of AIPP as a federation of indigenous peoples movements in Asia. Further, with the significant advancement of the AIPP s work on advocacy and networking, support from the EC members on advocacy and networking is urgently needed as the Secretary General has been pulled in every direction due to the expansion of areas of AIPP advocacy and lobby work at the regional and international levels.

75 74 AIPP Annual report FINANCIAL REPORT AND STATEMENT 8.1 Overall Expenditure In 2010, the total expenditure of AIPP was US $ 1,348, The biggest expenditure was in the human rights program amounting to US $ 332, which is 25% of the total expenditure followed by Indigenous Knowledge and Biodiversity Program US $ 277, (20%) that was largely in support to the participation of indigenous peoples representatives of the CBD-COP in Nagoya, Japan. The expenditure of the other programs were as follows: the Regional Capacity Building Program was US $ 244,434.9 or 18%, Climate Change Program was US $ 171, (13%), Organizational Strengthening was US $ 148, (11%), Research and Communication Development was US $ 34, (3%). The expenditure of the Indigenous Women Program was US $ 39,424.61, which amounts to 3% only as funding for this program started only in September The Administrative cost was US $ 99,583.45, which is 7% of the total organizational expenditure. Ninety three percent of total expenditure of AIPP went directly to program implementation, even though AIPP has added two new staff members in The over-all finance report of AIPP for 2010 is under audit till end February The audited report of the CORE Funding is at the end of this report. The expenditure by program is shown in the pie chart below. EXPENDITURE BY PROGRAMM Donors

76 75 Remark: US dollar in thousands. Total Fund Received in 2010, = 1, UNIFEM project on women is for the period Sep 2010 Aug 2011 Other Funds refer to small grant i.e. NCIV, TEBTEBBA, IFAD, SEACEM, FPP etc 8.2 Program Funding Details PROGRAM Administrative cost and Research and Communication Development Human Rights Regional Capacity Building (RCB) Climate Change Indigenous Knowledge and Biodiversity Program Indigenous Women FUNDERS IWGIA, SSNC,ICCO OXFAM, UNDP, OSI, ILO, Other IWGIA, ICCO NORAD, IWGIA, SWEDBIO, NORAD, MCKNIGHT UNIFEM

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78 77 Annex I Regional Secretariat Staff Joan Carling Gam A. Shimray Binota Moy Dhamai Richard Gadit Kaw Khu Htoo Atina Gangmei Kamonphan Saelee Saw Lay K paw Shimreichon Luithui Erni Apinya Putipraisakun Saowaluck Thaluang Benjamin Tongpoeng Secretary General Assistant to the Secretary General Coordinator, Human Rights Campaign and Policy Advocacy Human Rights Advocacy Officer Human Rights Documentation and Database Officer Coordinator, Regional Capacity Building Coordinator, Climate Change and REDD Climate Change Monitoring and Information Network Officer Coordinator, Indigenous Women Finance Manager Assistant Finance Manager Administrative Manager Annex II Executive Council Members Nepal/India/Sri Lanka/ Pakistan Bangladesh/NE India/ Burma Thailand/Laos/Cambodia/ Vietnam/Southwest China Malaysia/Indonesia Philippines/Timor Leste Japan Secretary General Mr. Shankar Limbu NGO-Federation of Nepalese Indigenous Nationalities (NGO FONIN), Nepal. Mr. Famark Hlawnching (Chairperson) Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO), Burma. Ms. Luong Thi Truong Center for Sustainable Development of the Mountainous Areas (CSDM), Vietnam. Ms. Rukka Sombolinggi Alyansi Masyarakat Adat Nusantara (AMAN), Indonesia. Mr. Ergilio Vincente Covalima Youth Center (CYC), Timor Leste. Mr. Yupo Abe Ainu Peoples Council (APC), Japan. Ms. Joan Carling Cordillera Peoples Alliance (CPA), Philippines.

79 78 AIPP Annual report 2010 Annex III Board Members President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Member Member Member Member Chupinit Kesmanee Prasert Trakansupakorn Samart Srijumnong Sakda Saenmi Luingam Luithui Jannie Lasimbang Joan Carling Narumon Arunotai Annex IV Member Organizations Region Members East Asia 1. Ainu Peoples Council (APC), Japan. 2. Thao Culture Development Association (TCDA) 3. Taiwan Association for Rights Advancement for Ping Pu Plains Aborigine Peoples (TARA - Ping Pu). Philippines/Timor Leste 4. Cordillera Peoples Alliance (CPA), Philippines. 5. PANAGTAGBO - Mindanao, Philippines. 6. Covalima Youth Centre (CYC), Timor Leste. Malaysia/Indonesia 7. Alliance of Indigenous Peoples of the Archipelago (AMAN), Indonesia. 8. Partners of Community Organisation (PACOS TRUST), Sabah, Malaysia. 9. Indigenous Peoples Network of Malaysia (JOAS), Malaysia. Thailand/Vietnam/Laos/ Cambodia 10. Inter - Mountain Peoples Education and Culture (IMPECT), Thailand. 11. Assembly of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples of Thailand (AITT) Thailand. 12. Karen Network for Culture and Environment (KNCE), Thailand. 13. Hmong Association for Development in Thailand (MDT), Thailand. 14. Cambodia Indigenous Youth Association (CIYA), Cambodia. 15. Centre for Sustainable Development in Mountainous Areas (CSDM), Vietnam.

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