Global Indigenous Organizations & Bodies

The main UN body dedicated to Indigenous peoples' issues, providing expert advice and recommendations to the Economic and Social Council.

Monitors the human rights situation of Indigenous peoples worldwide and reports to the Human Rights Council.

Provides the Human Rights Council with thematic expertise on the rights of Indigenous peoples.

Works to advance gender equality and Indigenous women's rights globally, including through CSW processes.

A regional network of Indigenous peoples' organizations in Asia promoting Indigenous peoples' rights and sustainable development.

Coalition advocating for Pacific Indigenous peoples' rights in environmental governance and climate justice.

Network advocating for the recognition of Ryukyuan people as Indigenous peoples under international law.

The main organization representing Ainu people in Japan, working to preserve Ainu culture and rights.

International human rights organization dedicated to promoting and defending Indigenous peoples' rights globally.

Advocates for Indigenous Peoples' rights and supports Indigenous communities to determine their own futures.

New Zealand government ministry focused on improving Māori wellbeing and advancing Māori development.

New Zealand's Indigenous language broadcaster, promoting te reo Māori and Māori culture.

Works to promote and protect the rights of Indigenous peoples and communities in Africa.

Supports forest peoples to assert their rights and to determine their own futures.

Works to advance Indigenous rights in corporate and financial sectors through research and advocacy.