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Indigenous Peoples Rights International (IPRI)
The Indigenous Peoples Rights International (IPRI) is a legally registered, non-profit global Indigenous Peoples organization that works to protect Indigenous Peoples’ Rights, and unite and amplify the call for justice to victims of criminalization and impunity.
Our Vision
Indigenous Peoples are peacefully exercising their individual and collective rights in their traditional territories, especially their right to self-determination and to their lands, territories and resources, without threat of violence or criminalization.
Our Mission
To lead and coordinate the Global Initiative to Address and Prevent Criminalization, Violence, and Impunity Against Indigenous Peoples towards strengthening their collectives, solidarity, and actions.
This Initiative is thereby a global effort to be led by Indigenous Peoples leaders and organizations to strengthen coordination, solidarity and actions on this critical issue at all levels to improve the situation of indigenous peoples.
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Stay informed about IPRI’s latest actions, public statements, and global updates—amplifying Indigenous voices, defending rights, and responding to urgent issues worldwide. Each statement reflects our collective commitment to justice, dignity, and the protection of Indigenous Peoples’ rights.
UNPFII 25 || Intervention on Agenda Item 5 E: Indigenous Peoples and Climate Change
The energy transition is a central response to climate change, but for many Indigenous Peoples it risks repeating thesame extractive model that has driven the crisis. With around 54% of energy transition minerals located on or near Indigenous territories, climate solutions are increasingly imposed on lands already under pressure.
Barriers to Achieving a Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels. Submission to the First International Conference on the Transition Away from Fossil Fuels
The Indigenous Peoples Rights International (IPRI) wishes to contribute to the call for submission for the First International Conference on the Transition Away from Fossil Fuels. Our submission is based on the lived experiences as well as the aspirations of Indigenous Peoples, especially those affected by extractive industries for fossil fuels and renewable energy development projects including mining of transition minerals.
Where Is the “Just” in the Just Transition? Indigenous Peoples Speak Truth at First International Conference on the Transition Away from Fossil Fuels
At the sidelines of the First International Conference on the Transition Away from Fossil Fuels held in Santa Marta, Colombia, Indigenous Peoples Rights International, Business and Human Rights Resource Center, and Global Witness held the side event “Confronting Barriers and Advancing Rights-Based Solutions for Indigenous Peoples Towards a Just Transition”
“We are increasingly concerned about the safety of Geoffry”
Geoffry Ariong, an indigenous Turkana and the Executive Director of Turkana Indigenous People Action for Development (TIPD), has taken a leading role in seeking accountability. On 24th June 2025, TIPD filed a case before the Land and Environmental Court against the County Government of Turkana, alongside Tullow Oil and the National Land Commission.
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The Indigenous Peoples Rights International (IPRI) is a global Indigenous Peoples organization that works to protect the IP rights defenders, and unite and amplify the call for justice and respect for Indigenous Peoples' rights.
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