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American Indian Movement (AIM)

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Goals: Indigenous rights and recognition, restoration of treaty rights. Achievements: Occupation of Alcatraz, Wounded Knee standoff. Current Work: Addressing issues of police brutality and systemic racism against Native Americans.

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Māori Party

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Goals: Secure Māori rights and well-being in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Achievements: Influence in New Zealand politics, Treaty of Waitangi settlements. Current Work: Addressing issues such as language revival, health, and education disparities.

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Indigenous Environmental Network

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Goals: Protect sacred sites, land, water, and sky by empowering indigenous communities. Achievements: Major influence in anti-pipeline protests like NoDAPL. Current Work: Climate justice campaigns and building sustainable, indigenous-led economies.

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The Alta Outcome Document

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Goals: Articulate global indigenous aspirations ahead of the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples. Achievements: Strengthened international indigenous solidarity. Current Work: Implementation of the rights enshrined in the document, with emphasis on land and self-governance.

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Andean Coordinator of Indigenous Organizations (CAOI)

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Goals: Rights protection and unity among Andean indigenous peoples. Achievements: Strengthened indigenous ties across nations. Current Work: Indigenous language revitalization, and resistance against extractive industries.

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The Sami Council

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Goals: Promote Sami interests, culture, and language rights. Achievements: Gained recognition of Sami rights in Scandinavia. Current Work: Advocacy for land rights, reindeer herding, and combating climate change effects.

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United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII)

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Goals: Promote indigenous issues within the UN system. Achievements: Adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Current Work: Annual sessions addressing indigenous peoples’ economic and social development, culture, environment, education, health, and human rights.

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The Arctic Council

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Goals: Promote cooperation, coordination, and interaction among Arctic states and indigenous communities. Achievements: Environmental protection and sustainable development initiatives. Current Work: Climate change research and preparing for new maritime routes as ice caps melt.

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Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN)

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Goals: Indigenous control over their own resources, anti-neoliberalism. Achievements: Establishing autonomous communities in Chiapas. Current Work: Self-sustainability projects, education, and healthcare in their communities.

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Idle No More

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Goals: Protect indigenous sovereignty, environment, and culture. Achievements: Inspired nationwide protests and awareness in Canada. Current Work: Continued advocacy for indigenous rights and environmental protection.

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Survival International

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Goals: Support tribal peoples worldwide to protect their lands and self-determination. Achievements: Successful international campaigns for tribal peoples' rights. Current Work: Human rights advocacy, challenging forced development and tourism.

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Assembly of First Nations (AFN)

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Goals: Represent the interests and aspirations of First Nations in Canada. Achievements: Influential in shaping policy and legislation affecting First Nations. Current Work: Improving quality of life for First Nations through advocacy in education, justice, health, and land rights.

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National Indigenous Congress (CNI)

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Goals: Promote democracy and indigenous rights in Mexico. Achievements: Strong voice against neoliberal policies affecting indigenous communities. Current Work: Defense of indigenous territories, culture, and self-determination rights.

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Coordination of Indigenous Organizations of the Brazilian Amazon (COIAB)

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Goals: Defend the rights of indigenous peoples in the Brazilian Amazon. Achievements: Strengthening indigenous unity and political organization. Current Work: Advocating against deforestation and for protection of indigenous lands amidst climate change threats.

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Indigenous Peoples Alliance of the Archipelago (AMAN)

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Goals: Advocate for the rights of indigenous peoples in Indonesia. Achievements: Landmark Constitutional Court decision recognizing indigenous forests. Current Work: Legal advocacy, securing communal land rights, and cultural preservation.

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