Since its formation,
CPA has committed itself to establishing friendly and principled
relations with overseas indigenous peoples’ organizations,
advocate groups, and progressive individuals and institutions.
CPA is a founding
member of the International Alliance of Indigenous/Tribal Peoples
of the Tropical Forest ( known as International
Alliance of IPs), which was formally
established in 1993.
Likewise, CPA maintains
strong solidarity relations with numerous IP advocate groups based
in countries of the global North.
In line with its
international lobby and advocacy work, CPA regularly participates
in the annual meeting of the United Nations Working Group on Indigenous
Issues, and the sessions of the United Nations Working Group on
the draft Declaration of Indigenous Peoples’ Rights. Likewise,
it actively participates in the annual sessions of the United
Nations Permanent Forum on indigenous issues since the forum was
established in 2001. Click
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