Indigenous and tribal peoples
Introduction
The ILO has been engaged with indigenous and tribal peoples’ issues since the 1920s. It is responsible for the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169) , the only international treaty open for ratification that deals exclusively with the rights of these peoples. The ILO’s Decent Work Agenda , with gender equality and non-discrimination as a cross-cutting concern, serves as a framework for indigenous and tribal peoples’ empowerment. Access to decent work enables indigenous women and men to harness their potential as change agents in poverty reduction, sustainable development and climate change action.
News and articles
Sustainable tourism and wood-processing earmarked by ILO as growth sectors in Suriname’s indigenous and marron communities
The ILO and the Ministry of Equality and Equity promote care organizations in Cesar and Chocó, Colombia
Who are the indigenous and tribal peoples?
Focus on indigenous and tribal peoples' rights
International labour standards regarding indigenous and tribal peoples
ILO's strategy on Indigenous peoples’ rights for inclusive and sustainable development
Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention 169
Featured
Traditional Occupations of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Labour Statistics
Exploring and Tackling Barriers to Indigenous Women’s Participation and Organization
Implementing the ILO Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention No. 169: Towards an inclusive, sustainable and just future
Publications
Issue paper
Issue paper on child labour and education exclusion among indigenous children
Issue paper on child labour and education exclusion among indigenous children - Executive summary
Technical paper
Traditional Occupations of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Labour Statistics