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Self-determination
Non-discrimination Equal enjoyment of rights and freedoms by male and female indigenous individuals
Art. 44

All the rights and freedoms recognized herein are equally guaranteed to male and female indigenous individuals.

ILO 169 Art. 2

1. Governments shall have the responsibility for developing, with the participation of the peoples concerned, co-ordinated and systematic action to protect the rights of these peoples and to guarantee respect for their integrity.
2. Such action shall include measures for:
(a) ensuring that members of these peoples benefit on an equal footing from the rights and opportunities which national laws and regulations grant to other members of the population;
(b) promoting the full realisation of the social, economic and cultural rights of these peoples with respect for their social and cultural identity, their customs and traditions and their institutions;
(c) assisting the members of the peoples concerned to eliminate socio-economic gaps that may exist between indigenous and other members of the national community, in a manner compatible with their aspirations and ways of life.


ILO 169 Art. 3.1

Indigenous and tribal peoples shall enjoy the full measure of human rights and fundamental freedoms without hindrance or discrimination. The provisions of the Convention shall be applied without discrimination to male and female members of these peoples.


ILO 169 Art. 8.3

The application of paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article shall not prevent members of these peoples from exercising the rights granted to all citizens and from assuming the corresponding duties.

Special measures to promote capacity building and strengthen leadership of indigenous women (I128)

Process indicator
WCIP para. 17
Disparities in the data concerning the achievement of the SDGs by indigenous women as compared to indigenous men and as compared to non-indigenous women (I31)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 17
Full enjoyment, as a collective or as individuals, of all human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Art. 1

Indigenous peoples have the right to the full enjoyment, as a collective or as individuals, of all human rights and fundamental freedoms as recognized in the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and international human rights law.


Art. 38

States, in consultation and cooperation with indigenous peoples, shall take the appropriate measures, including legislative measures, to achieve the ends of this Declaration.


Art. 46.2

In the exercise of the rights enunciated in the present Declaration, human rights and fundamental freedoms of all shall be respected. The exercise of the rights set forth in this Declaration shall be subject only to such limitations as are determined by law and in accordance with international human rights obligations. Any such limitations shall be non-discriminatory and strictly necessary solely for the purpose of securing due recognition and respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for meeting the just and most compelling requirements of a democratic society.


Art. 46.3

The provisions set forth in this Declaration shall be interpreted in accordance with the principles of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, equality, non-discrimination, good governance and good faith.

Initiatives to promote awareness of UNDRIP among members of legislatures, the judiciary and the civil service undertaken by States (I101)

Process indicator
WCIP para. 7
Ratification of ICCPR; ICESCR, ICERD, CRC, CEDAW; fundamental ILO Conventions, ILO Conventions Nos. 107, 169, American Convention on Human Rights, African Charter on Human and Peoples (I110)

Structural indicator
WCIP para. 4
National action plans developed by States, in consultation and cooperation with indigenous peoples, to achieve the ends of the UNDRIP (I111)

Process indicator
WCIP para. 8
Existence of laws that are in direct violation of indigenous peoples’ rights (I53)

Structural indicator
Implementation of recommendations from the Universal Periodic Review, UN Treaties, UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the ILO supervisory bodies and regional human rights mechanisms concerning the situation of indigenous peoples (I65)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 4
Indigenous peoples and individuals are equal to all other peoples and individuals in the exercise of their rights, in particular that based on their indigenous origin or identity
Art. 2

Indigenous peoples and individuals are free and equal to all other peoples and individuals and have the right to be free from any kind of discrimination, in the exercise of their rights, in particular that based on their indigenous origin or identity.

Proportion of sustainable development indicators produced at the national level with full disaggregation [including with regards to indigenous identity] when relevant to the target, in accordance with the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics (I104)

Process indicator
SDG Indicator: 17.18.1
WCIP para. 19
Special measures within national action plans to promote and protect the rights of indigenous persons with disabilities and continue to improve their social and economic conditions (I130)

Process indicator
WCIP para. 9
Disparities in the data concerning the achievement of the SDGs by indigenous peoples, as compared to other sectors of society (I29)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 17
Proportion of [indigenous] population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law  (I88)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 16.b.1
Self-determination Respect for indigenous peoples' right to self-determination
Art. 3

Indigenous peoples have the right to self-determination. By virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development.


Preamble1

Recognizing the urgent need to respect and promote the inherent rights of indigenous peoples which derive from their political, economic and social structures and from their cultures, spiritual traditions, histories and philosophies, especially their rights to their lands, territories and resources.


Preamble2

Recognizing and reaffirming that indigenous individuals are entitled without discrimination to all human rights recognized in international law, and that indigenous peoples possess collective rights which are indispensable for their existence, well-being and integral development as peoples.

ILO 169 Preamble

Recognising the aspirations of these peoples to exercise control over their own institutions, ways of life and economic development and to maintain and develop their identities, languages and religions, within the framework of the States in which they live

The collective rights of indigenous peoples to self-determination, i.e. to freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development is recognized in the constitution or other forms of superior law (I144)

Structural indicator
Recognition of indigenous peoples’ distinct identity in the constitution or national legislation based on self-identification (I32)

Structural indicator
Autonomous institutions Recognition and development of distinct political, legal, economic, social and cultural institutions. Ways and means for financing the functions of self-government institutions
Art. 18

Indigenous peoples have the right to participate in decision-making in matters which would affect their rights, through representatives chosen by themselves in accordance with their own procedures, as well as to maintain and develop their own indigenous decision-making institutions.


Art. 20.1

Indigenous peoples have the right to maintain and develop their political, economic and social systems or institutions, to be secure in the enjoyment of their own means of subsistence and development, and to engage freely in all their traditional and other economic activities.


Art. 33.2

Indigenous peoples have the right to determine the structures and to select the membership of their institutions in accordance with their own procedures.


Art. 34

Indigenous peoples have the right to promote, develop and maintain their institutional structures and their distinctive customs, spirituality, traditions, procedures, practices and, in the cases where they exist, juridical systems or customs, in accordance with international human rights standards.


Art. 39

Indigenous peoples have the right to have access to financial and technical assistance from States and through international cooperation, for the enjoyment of the rights contained in this Declaration.


Art. 5

Indigenous peoples have the right to maintain and strengthen their distinct political, legal, economic, social and cultural institutions, while retaining their right to participate fully, if they so choose, in the political, economic, social and cultural life of the State.

ILO 169 Art. 4.1

Special measures shall be adopted as appropriate for safeguarding the persons, institutions, property, labour, cultures and environment of the peoples concerned.


ILO 169 Art. 6.1(c)

In applying the provisions of this Convention, governments shall:
(c) establish means for the full development of these peoples’ own institutions and initiatives, and in appropriate cases provide the resources necessary for this purpose.


ILO 169 Art. 8.2

These peoples shall have the right to retain their own customs and institutions, where these are not incompatible with fundamental rights defined by the national legal system and with internationally recognised human rights. Procedures shall be established, whenever necessary, to resolve conflicts which may arise in the application of this principle.

Issues concerning planning of local development projects are handled by indigenous peoples’ autonomous institutions (I105)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 11
Recognition of indigenous peoples’ self-governing institutions and territories in the political-administrative structure of the State (I12)

Structural indicator
Allocation of public funds (from central/local government) to indigenous peoples’ self-government institutions (I14)

Process indicator
Issues concerning land and resource use are handled by indigenous peoples’ autonomous institutions (I3)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 19
Health programs are handled by indigenous peoples’ autonomous institutions (I4)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 11
Education programs are handled by indigenous peoples’ autonomous institutions (I43)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 11
Existence of indigenous peoples' self-governing institutions (I51)

Outcome indicator
State special measures to strengthen capacity of indigenous peoples’ representative institutions (I70)

Process indicator
Self-determination with regards to membership and responsibilities of members of indigenous communities and institutions
Art. 33.1

Indigenous peoples have the right to determine their own identity or membership in accordance with their customs and traditions. This does not impair the right of indigenous individuals to obtain citizenship of the States in which they live.


Art. 33.2

Indigenous peoples have the right to determine the structures and to select the membership of their institutions in accordance with their own procedures.


Art. 35

Indigenous peoples have the right to determine the responsibilities of individuals to their communities.


Art. 9

Indigenous peoples and individuals have the right to belong to an indigenous community or nation, in accordance with the traditions and customs of the community or nation concerned. No discrimination of any kind may arise from the exercise of such a right.

Membership of indigenous communities and responsibilities of the members are determined by indigenous peoples’ autonomous institutions (I109)

Outcome indicator
Self-government in internal and local affairs.
Art. 4

Indigenous peoples, in exercising their right to self-determination, have the right to autonomy or self-government in matters relating to their internal and local affairs, as well as ways and means for financing their autonomous functions.

Recognition of indigenous peoples’ right to self-government in national legislation (I60)

Structural indicator
Customary law Customary law practiced in accordance with internationally recognized human rights standards, including provisions for gender equality and the rights of the child
Art. 34

Indigenous peoples have the right to promote, develop and maintain their institutional structures and their distinctive customs, spirituality, traditions, procedures, practices and, in the cases where they exist, juridical systems or customs, in accordance with international human rights standards.

ILO 169 Art. 8.2

These peoples shall have the right to retain their own customs and institutions, where these are not incompatible with fundamental rights defined by the national legal system and with internationally recognised human rights. Procedures shall be established, whenever necessary, to resolve conflicts which may arise in the application of this principle.


ILO 169 Art. 9.1

To the extent compatible with the national legal system and internationally recognised human rights, the methods customarily practised by the peoples concerned for dealing with offences committed by their members shall be respected.

Disputes between indigenous communities and individuals and non-community members are handled and resolved by indigenous peoples’ customary law institutions (I33)

Outcome indicator
Disputes within indigenous communities are handled and resolved by indigenous peoples’ customary law institutions (I35)

Outcome indicator
The jurisdiction of customary law institutions is recognized in the constitution or other forms of superior law or domestic law(s). (I40)

Structural indicator
WCIP para. 16
Training programs for customary law authorities on international human rights standards (I151)

Process indicator
Domestic violence is addressed by customary law institutions (I41)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 18
Conflicts between cultural, spiritual and religious traditions, customs and ceremonies and international human rights standards (I6)

Outcome indicator
Consultation and free, prior and informed consent State consultation in good faith through, indigenous peoples' representative institutions, in order to obtain their free, prior and informed consent before adopting or implementing legislative or administrative measures that may affect them and prior to a
Art. 19

States shall consult and cooperate in good faith with the indigenous peoples concerned through their own representative institutions in order to obtain their free, prior and informed consent before adopting and implementing legislative or administrative measures that may affect them.


Art. 32.2

States shall consult and cooperate in good faith with the indigenous peoples concerned through their own representative institutions in order to obtain their free and informed consent prior to the approval of any project affecting their lands or territories and other resources, particularly in connection with the development, utilization or exploitation of mineral, water or other resources.

ILO 169 Art. 6.1(a)

In applying the provisions of this Convention, governments shall:
(a) consult the peoples concerned, through appropriate procedures and in particular through their representative institutions, whenever consideration is being given to legislative or administrative measures which may affect them directly;


ILO 169 Art. 6.2

The consultations carried out in application of this Convention shall be undertaken, in good faith and in a form appropriate to the circumstances, with the objective of achieving agreement or consent to the proposed measures.

Recognition of the state duty to consult with indigenous peoples before adopting or implementing legislative or administrative measures that may affect them and prior to approval of any project that affects their lands, territories and resources in national legislation (I120)

Structural indicator
WCIP para. 3
Social, spiritual, cultural and environmental impact assessments are undertaken prior to approval of projects that may affect indigenous peoples’ lands, territories or resources, with the participation of indigenous peoples’ representative institutions (I126)

Process indicator
WCIP para. 35
Consultations with indigenous peoples’ autonomous institutions before approval of measures and projects that may affect you (I19)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 3
Procedures or mechanisms for State consultation with indigenous peoples at national, sub-national and local levels (I24)

Process indicator
WCIP para. 3
Free, prior and informed consent of indigenous peoples’ autonomous institutions before approval of measures that may affect them (I59)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 3
Cultural integrity
Cultural integrity Effective prevention of and redress for any action which has the aim or effect of depriving them of their integrity as distinct peoples, their cultural values or ethnic identities
Art. 8.1

Indigenous peoples and individuals have the right not to be subjected to forced assimilation or destruction of their culture.

ILO 169 Art. 5(a-b)

In applying the provisions of this Convention:
(a) the social, cultural, religious and spiritual values and practices of these peoples shall be recognised and protected, and due account shall be taken of the nature of the problems which face them both as groups and as individuals;
(b) the integrity of the values, practices and institutions of these peoples shall be respected;

Incidents of removal of children, without free, prior and informed consent of the parents or legal custodians [since 2008] (I89)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 14
Right to manifest, practice, develop and teach cultural, spiritual and religious traditions, customs and ceremonies in accordance with international human rights standards.
Art. 12.1

Indigenous peoples have the right to manifest, practise, develop and teach their spiritual and religious traditions, customs and ceremonies; the right to maintain, protect, and have access in privacy to their religious and cultural sites; the right to the use and control of their ceremonial objects; and the right to the repatriation of their human remains.


Art. 15.1

Indigenous peoples have the right to the dignity and diversity of their cultures, traditions, histories and aspirations which shall be appropriately reflected in education and public information.


Art. 34

Indigenous peoples have the right to promote, develop and maintain their institutional structures and their distinctive customs, spirituality, traditions, procedures, practices and, in the cases where they exist, juridical systems or customs, in accordance with international human rights standards.

Prohibition or restrictions in the practice of cultural, spiritual and religious traditions, customs and ceremonies (I82)

Outcome indicator
Languages Revitalization, use, development and transmission to future generations of language and oral traditions
Art. 13.1

Indigenous peoples have the right to revitalize, use, develop and transmit to future generations their histories, languages, oral traditions, philosophies, writing systems and literatures, and to designate and retain their own names for communities, places and persons.

ILO 169 Art. 28.3

Measures shall be taken to preserve and promote the development and practice of the indigenous languages of the peoples concerned.

Recognition of indigenous languages among the official languages of the country (I112)

Structural indicator
WCIP para. 14
Use of indigenous languages in systems of signposting, documentation and official communications (I150)

Outcome indicator
Degree of endangerment of indigenous peoples’ languages (I23)

Outcome indicator
State special measures for indigenous youth in the area of transmission of traditional knowledge, languages and practices (I68)

Process indicator
WCIP para. 15
Lands, territories and resources
Recognition, protection and adjudication of inherent rights to lands, territories and natural resources Effective control over lands, territories and resources
Art. 26.2

Indigenous peoples have the right to own, use, develop and control the lands, territories and resources that they possess by reason of traditional ownership or other traditional occupation or use, as well as those which they have otherwise acquired.

ILO 169 Art. 13.1

In applying the provisions of this Part of the Convention governments shall respect the special importance for the cultures and spiritual values of the peoples concerned of their relationship with the lands or territories, or both as applicable, which they occupy or otherwise use, and in particular the collective aspects of this relationship.


ILO 169 Art. 13.2

The use of the term lands in Articles 15 and 16 shall include the concept of territories, which covers the total environment of the areas which the peoples concerned occupy or otherwise use.


ILO 169 Art. 14

1. The rights of ownership and possession of the peoples concerned over the lands which they traditionally occupy shall be recognised. In addition, measures shall be taken in appropriate cases to safeguard the right of the peoples concerned to use lands not exclusively occupied by them, but to which they have traditionally had access for their subsistence and traditional activities. Particular attention shall be paid to the situation of nomadic peoples and shifting cultivators in this respect.
2. Governments shall take steps as necessary to identify the lands which the peoples concerned traditionally occupy, and to guarantee effective protection of their rights of ownership and possession.
3. Adequate procedures shall be established within the national legal system to resolve land claims by the peoples concerned.


ILO 169 Art. 14.3

Adequate procedures shall be established within the national legal system to resolve land claims by the peoples concerned.


ILO 169 Art. 15

1. The rights of the peoples concerned to the natural resources pertaining to their lands shall be specially safeguarded. These rights include the right of these peoples to participate in the use, management and conservation of these resources.
2. In cases in which the State retains the ownership of mineral or sub-surface resources or rights to other resources pertaining to lands, governments shall establish or maintain procedures through which they shall consult these peoples, with a view to ascertaining whether and to what degree their interests would be prejudiced, before undertaking or permitting any programmes for the exploration or exploitation of such resources pertaining to their lands. The peoples concerned shall wherever possible participate in the benefits of such activities, and shall receive fair compensation for any damages which they may sustain as a result of such activities.


ILO 169 Art. 15

1. The rights of the peoples concerned to the natural resources pertaining to their lands shall be specially safeguarded. These rights include the right of these peoples to participate in the use, management and conservation of these resources.
2. In cases in which the State retains the ownership of mineral or sub-surface resources or rights to other resources pertaining to lands, governments shall establish or maintain procedures through which they shall consult these peoples, with a view to ascertaining whether and to what degree their interests would be prejudiced, before undertaking or permitting any programmes for the exploration or exploitation of such resources pertaining to their lands. The peoples concerned shall wherever possible participate in the benefits of such activities, and shall receive fair compensation for any damages which they may sustain as a result of such activities.


ILO 169 Art. 17.1

Procedures established by the peoples concerned for the transmission of land rights among members of these peoples shall be respected.


ILO 169 Art. 18

Adequate penalties shall be established by law for unauthorised intrusion upon, or use of, the lands of the peoples concerned, and governments shall take measures to prevent such offences.

Incidents of conflicting land or resource claims (I1)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 19
Incidents of settlements, land grabbing, land use or resource extraction without indigenous peoples’ free, prior and informed consent (I93)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 19
Possibility to maintain, strengthen and transmit to future generations indigenous peoples’ distinct spiritual relationship with lands, territories and resources; State legal recognition and protection of indigenous peoples' lands, territories and resource
Art. 25

Indigenous peoples have the right to maintain and strengthen their distinctive spiritual relationship with their traditionally owned or otherwise occupied and used lands, territories, waters and coastal seas and other resources and to uphold their responsibilities to future generations in this regard.


Art. 26.1

Indigenous peoples have the right to the lands, territories and resources which they have traditionally owned, occupied or otherwise used or acquired.


Art. 26.3

States shall give legal recognition and protection to these lands, territories and resources. Such recognition shall be conducted with due respect to the customs, traditions and land tenure systems of the indigenous peoples concerned.

Recognition of indigenous peoples’ rights to lands, territories and resources in national legislation (I116)

Structural indicator
WCIP para. 24
Proportion of [indigenous] people with ownership or secure rights over land (out of total community population), disaggregated by sex. In order to capture relevant information related to this broad indicator, the following sub-indicators are guiding the questions: Characteristics of indigenous peoples' traditional land tenure systems; Extension of indigenous peoples' traditional territories (CA): Extention of lands covered by collective title deeds or other binding agreements; Percentage of men and women with title deeds or other binding agreements in recognition of their individual rights to lands. (I86)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 5.a.1.a
State implementation of a fair, independent, impartial, open and transparent process, with participation of indigenous peoples, to recognize and adjudicate their rights to lands, territories and resources in accordance with their customs and procedures
Art. 26.2

Indigenous peoples have the right to own, use, develop and control the lands, territories and resources that they possess by reason of traditional ownership or other traditional occupation or use, as well as those which they have otherwise acquired.


Art. 27

States shall establish and implement, in conjunction with indigenous peoples concerned, a fair, independent, impartial, open and transparent process, giving due recognition to indigenous peoples’ laws, traditions, customs and land tenure systems, to recognize and adjudicate the rights of indigenous peoples pertaining to their lands, territories and resources, including those which were traditionally owned or otherwise occupied or used. Indigenous peoples shall have the right to participate in this process.

Clear procedures adopted by the State for identification, demarcation, mapping and registration of indigenous peoples’ lands or territories lands in consultation with and in accordance with indigenous norms, values and customs (I13)

Process indicator
Dispossession, removal and relocation No displacement or relocation without free, prior and informed consent
Art. 10

Indigenous peoples shall not be forcibly removed from their lands or territories. No relocation shall take place without the free, prior and informed consent of the indigenous peoples concerned and after agreement on just and fair compensation and, where possible, with the option of return.


Art. 8.2(b)

States shall provide effective mechanisms for prevention of, and redress for:
(b) Any action which has the aim or effect of dispossessing them of their lands, territories or resources

ILO 169 Art. 16.1-3

1. Subject to the following paragraphs of this Article, the peoples concerned shall not be removed from the lands which they occupy.
2. Where the relocation of these peoples is considered necessary as an exceptional measure, such relocation shall take place only with their free and informed consent. Where their consent cannot be obtained, such relocation shall take place only following appropriate procedures established by national laws and regulations, including public inquiries where appropriate, which provide the opportunity for effective representation of the peoples concerned.
3. Whenever possible, these peoples shall have the right to return to their traditional lands, as soon as the grounds for relocation cease to exist.

Incidents of displacement or relocation without free, prior and informed consent (I75)

Outcome indicator
Compensation, restitution and redress Redress, restitution and compensation for dispossession, use or exploitation of lands, territories and resources without free, prior and informed consent
Art. 28.1

Indigenous peoples have the right to redress, by means that can include restitution or, when this is not possible, just, fair and equitable compensation, for the lands, territories and resources which they have traditionally owned or otherwise occupied or used, and which have been confiscated, taken, occupied, used or damaged without their free, prior and informed consent.


Art. 32.3

States shall provide effective mechanisms for just and fair redress for any such activities, and appropriate measures shall be taken to mitigate adverse environmental, economic, social, cultural or spiritual impact.


Art. 8.2(b)

States shall provide effective mechanisms for prevention of, and redress for:
(b) Any action which has the aim or effect of dispossessing them of their lands, territories or resources

ILO 169 Art. 16.4-5

(4) When [return to their traditional lands] is not possible, as determined by agreement or, in the absence of such agreement, through appropriate procedures, these peoples shall be provided in all possible cases with lands of quality and legal status at least equal to that of the lands previously occupied by them, suitable to provide for their present needs and future development. Where the peoples concerned express a preference for compensation in money or in kind, they shall be so compensated under appropriate guarantees. 5) Persons thus relocated shall be fully compensated for any resulting loss or injury.

Adequate redress, restitution and compensation for dispossession, use or exploitation of lands, territories and resources (I103)

Outcome indicator
Environment Conservation and protection of environment and productive capacity of lands
Art. 29.1

Indigenous peoples have the right to the conservation and protection of the environment and the productive capacity of their lands or territories and resources. States shall establish and implement assistance programmes for indigenous peoples for such conservation and protection, without discrimination.

ILO 169 Art. 7.4

Governments shall take measures, in co-operation with the peoples concerned, to protect and preserve the environment of the territories they inhabit

Numbers and status of threatened species within indigenous peoples’ lands and territories (I125)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 15.5.1
Establishment and extention of community conserved areas (I47)

Process indicator
Establishment and extention of State-designated protected areas on indigenous peoples territories without free, prior and informed consent (I49)

Process indicator
No storage or disposal of hazardous materials on indigenous peoples' lands and territories without free, prior and informed consent
Art. 29.2

States shall take effective measures to ensure that no storage or disposal of hazardous materials shall take place in the lands or territories of indigenous peoples without their free, prior and informed consent.

Incidents of storage or disposal of hazardous materials on indigenous peoples' lands and territories without free, prior and informed consent (I95)

Outcome indicator
Fundamental rights and freedoms
Fundamental rights and freedoms Protection against arbitrary deprivation of life, disappearance of individuals, torture and cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment
Art. 7.1

Indigenous individuals have the rights to life, physical and mental integrity, liberty and security of person.

ILO 169 Art. 3.2

No form of force or coercion shall be used in violation of the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the peoples concerned, including the rights contained in this Convention

Number of verified cases of killing, kidnapping, enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention and torture of [indigenous] journalists, associated media personnel, trade unionists and human rights advocates in the previous 12 months (I119)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 16.10.1
Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age (I123)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 16.1.1
Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause) (I15)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 16.1.2
Protection against community and domestic violence
Art. 22.2

States shall take measures, in conjunction with indigenous peoples, to ensure that indigenous women and children enjoy the full protection and guarantees against all forms of violence and discrimination.

Proportion of women and girls aged 15 years and older subjected to sexual violence by persons other than an intimate partner, in the previous 12 months, by age and place of occurrence (I106)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 5.2.2
WCIP para. 18
Prevalence of harmful traditional practices (I154)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 5.3.2
WCIP para. 18
Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls aged 15 years and older subjected to physical, sexual or psychological violence by a current or former intimate partner, in the previous 12 months, by form of violence and by age group (I50)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 5.2.1
WCIP para. 18
Protection of physical and mental integrity of detained or imprisoned persons and appropriate conditions of detention
Art. 7.1

Indigenous individuals have the rights to life, physical and mental integrity, liberty and security of person.

Incidents of death and physical injury of indigenous individuals resulting from arrests or other acts of apprehending persons by law enforcement officials [since 2008] (I73)

Outcome indicator
Protection of the right to peaceful assembly
Art. 7.1

Indigenous individuals have the rights to life, physical and mental integrity, liberty and security of person.

Incidents of suppression of indigenous peoples’ peaceful assembly contrary to international human rights law [since 2008] (I97)

Outcome indicator
Participation in public life
Participation in public affairs Participation of indigenous peoples' representative institutions in decisions that may affect them
Art. 18

Indigenous peoples have the right to participate in decision-making in matters which would affect their rights, through representatives chosen by themselves in accordance with their own procedures, as well as to maintain and develop their own indigenous decision-making institutions.

ILO 169 Art. 6.1(b)

In applying the provisions of this Convention, governments shall:
(b) establish means by which these peoples can freely participate, to at least the same extent as other sectors of the population, at all levels of decision-making in elective institutions and administrative and other bodies responsible for policies and programmes which concern them;

Provisions for direct participation of indigenous peoples’ elected representatives in legislative and appointed bodies (I18)

Structural indicator
WCIP para. 3
Recognition of the right of indigenous peoples to participate in decisions that may affect them, through their representative institutions, in national legislation (I62)

Structural indicator
Universal and equal suffrage
Art. 5

Indigenous peoples have the right to maintain and strengthen their distinct political, legal, economic, social and cultural institutions, while retaining their right to participate fully, if they so choose, in the political, economic, social and cultural life of the State.

Proportion of seats held by [indigenous] women in(a) national parliaments and (b) local governments (I102)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 5.5.1
Proportion of adult indigenous individuals who have the possibility to vote in elections for national and local government (I92)

Outcome indicator
Legal protection, access to justice and remedy
Access to justice and remedy Access to and equality before courts and tribunals
Art. 40

Indigenous peoples have the right to access to and prompt decision through just and fair procedures for the resolution of conflicts and disputes with States or other parties, as well as to effective remedies for all infringements of their individual and collective rights. Such a decision shall give due consideration to the customs, traditions, rules and legal systems of the indigenous peoples concerned and international human rights.

ILO 169 Art. 10

1. In imposing penalties laid down by general law on members of these peoples account shall be taken of their economic, social and cultural characteristics.
2. Preference shall be given to methods of punishment other than confinement in prison.


ILO 169 Art. 12

The peoples concerned shall be safeguarded against the abuse of their rights and shall be able to take legal proceedings, either individually or through their representative bodies, for the effective protection of these rights. Measures shall be taken to ensure that members of these peoples can understand and be understood in legal proceedings, where necessary through the provision of interpretation or by other effective means.


ILO 169 Art. 8.1

In applying national laws and regulations to the peoples concerned, due regard shall be had to their customs or customary laws.


ILO 169 Art. 9.2

The customs of these peoples in regard to penal matters shall be taken into consideration by the authorities and courts dealing with such cases.

Proportion of indigenous prison inmates as compared to their total proportion of the population (I28)

Outcome indicator
Indigenous peoples and communities have recognized juridical personality with capacity to hold rights, defend/litigate rights and seek remedies for violations (I99)

Structural indicator
Access to remedy for infringement of rights
Art. 40

Indigenous peoples have the right to access to and prompt decision through just and fair procedures for the resolution of conflicts and disputes with States or other parties, as well as to effective remedies for all infringements of their individual and collective rights. Such a decision shall give due consideration to the customs, traditions, rules and legal systems of the indigenous peoples concerned and international human rights.

Possibility to take legal action to litigate rights and seek remedies for violations (I152)

Outcome indicator
Sanctioning of violators of indigenous peoples’ rights to lands and territories (I5)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 24
Incidents of court rulings that provides remedy for infringements of indigenous peoples’ collective rights (I69)

Outcome indicator
Access to translation in legal proceedings
Art. 13.2

States shall take effective measures to ensure that this right is protected and also to ensure that indigenous peoples can understand and be understood in political, legal and administrative proceedings, where necessary through the provision of interpretation or by other appropriate means.

The right to access to translation into indigenous languages in legal proceedings is recognized in the national legislation (I76)

Structural indicator
Consideration of customary law in legal proceedings
Art. 40

Indigenous peoples have the right to access to and prompt decision through just and fair procedures for the resolution of conflicts and disputes with States or other parties, as well as to effective remedies for all infringements of their individual and collective rights. Such a decision shall give due consideration to the customs, traditions, rules and legal systems of the indigenous peoples concerned and international human rights.

Incidents of court rulings, which take into consideration customary law (I71)

Outcome indicator
Public hearing by competent and independent courts
Art. 40

Indigenous peoples have the right to access to and prompt decision through just and fair procedures for the resolution of conflicts and disputes with States or other parties, as well as to effective remedies for all infringements of their individual and collective rights. Such a decision shall give due consideration to the customs, traditions, rules and legal systems of the indigenous peoples concerned and international human rights.

Training courses for judges and legal workers on indigenous peoples’ rights (I7)

Process indicator
Cross-border contacts
Cross-border contact Possibility to maintain cross-border contacts and collaboration with members of the same indigenous people or other indigenous peoples
Art. 36.1

Indigenous peoples, in particular those divided by international borders, have the right to maintain and develop contacts, relations and cooperation, including activities for spiritual, cultural, political, economic and social purposes, with their own members as well as other peoples across borders.

ILO 169 Art. 32

Governments shall take appropriate measures, including by means of international agreements, to facilitate contacts and co-operation between indigenous and tribal peoples across borders, including activities in the economic, social, cultural, spiritual and environmental fields.

Recognition of indigenous peoples’ right to maintain cross-border contacts and collaboration in national legislation (I114)

Structural indicator
Restrictions to cross-border contacts and collaboration with members of indigenous peoples (I122)

Outcome indicator
Freedom of expression and media
Freedom of expression and media Access to information
Art. 16.1

Indigenous peoples have the right to establish their own media in their own languages and to have access to all forms of non-indigenous media without discrimination.

ILO 169 Art. 30

1. Governments shall adopt measures appropriate to the traditions and cultures of the peoples concerned, to make known to them their rights and duties, especially in regard to labour, economic opportunities, education and health matters, social welfare and their rights deriving from this Convention.
2. If necessary, this shall be done by means of written translations and through the use of mass communications in the languages of these peoples.

Access to mainstream national media such as a) radio, b) TV, c) newspaper or magazine (I145)

Outcome indicator
Proportion of individuals using the Internet (I98)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 17.8.1
Establishment of indigenous peoples' own media
Art. 16.1

Indigenous peoples have the right to establish their own media in their own languages and to have access to all forms of non-indigenous media without discrimination.

Recognition in national legislation of indigenous peoples’ right to establish their own media (I58)

Structural indicator
Access to indigenous media, categorized as a) radio station, b) TV station, c) internet sites, d) newspaper or magazine (I67)

Outcome indicator
Reflection of indigenous peoples’ cultural diversity in State-owned media
Art. 16.2

States shall take effective measures to ensure that State-owned media duly reflect indigenous cultural diversity. States, without prejudice to ensuring full freedom of expression, should encourage privately owned media to adequately reflect indigenous cultural diversity.

Broadcasting or use of indigenous languages in State-owned media, such as a) radio, b) TV, c) internet sites (I11)

Outcome indicator
Combating prejudice and discriminatory propaganda Effective measures to combat prejudice and discrimination against indigenous peoples and to promote tolerance, understanding and good relations
Art. 15.2

States shall take effective measures, in consultation and cooperation with the indigenous peoples concerned, to combat prejudice and eliminate discrimination and to promote tolerance, understanding and good relations among indigenous peoples and all other segments of society.

ILO 169 Art. 31

Educational measures shall be taken among all sections of the national community, and particularly among those that are in most direct contact with the peoples concerned, with the object of eliminating prejudices that they may harbour in respect of these peoples. To this end, efforts shall be made to ensure that history textbooks and other educational materials provide a fair, accurate and informative portrayal of the societies and cultures of these peoples.

Positive reflection of indigenous peoples’ cultures, traditions and histories in national primary and school curricula (I139)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 11
Prevention of and redress for propaganda inciting discrimination against indigenous peoples
Art. 8.2(e)

States shall provide effective mechanisms for prevention of, and redress for
(e): Any form of propaganda designed to promote or incite racial or ethnic discrimination directed against them.

Domestic law(s) prohibit advocacy of hatred constituting incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence against indigenous peoples (I39)

Structural indicator
WCIP para. 18
General economic and social development
The right to food Food accessibility, nutrition and food safety/security
Art. 20.1

Indigenous peoples have the right to maintain and develop their political, economic and social systems or institutions, to be secure in the enjoyment of their own means of subsistence and development, and to engage freely in all their traditional and other economic activities.


Art. 21.1

Indigenous peoples have the right, without discrimination, to the improvement of their economic and social conditions, including, inter alia, in the areas of education, employment, vocational training and retraining, housing, sanitation, health and social security.


Art. 21.2

States shall take effective measures and, where appropriate, special measures to ensure continuing improvement of their economic and social conditions. Particular attention shall be paid to the rights and special needs of indigenous elders, women, youth, children and persons with disabilities.


Art. 32.2

States shall consult and cooperate in good faith with the indigenous peoples concerned through their own representative institutions in order to obtain their free and informed consent prior to the approval of any project affecting their lands or territories and other resources, particularly in connection with the development, utilization or exploitation of mineral, water or other resources.

ILO 169 Art. 23

1. Handicrafts, rural and community-based industries, and subsistence economy and traditional activities of the peoples concerned, such as hunting, fishing, trapping and gathering, shall be recognized as important factors in the maintenance of their cultures and in their economic self-reliance and development. Governments shall, with the participation of these people and whenever appropriate, ensure that these activities are strengthened and promoted.
2. Upon the request of the peoples concerned, appropriate technical and financial assistance shall be provided wherever possible, taking into account the traditional technologies and cultural characteristics of these peoples, as well as the importance of sustainable and equitable development.

Trends in consumption of diverse locally-produced food (I147)

Outcome indicator
Trends in dependency on externally-produced food (I153)

Outcome indicator
Prevalence of stunting (height for age <-2 standard deviation from the median of the WHO Child Growth Standards) among children under five years of age (I42)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 2.2.1
WCIP para. 13
Incidents of food shortage [since 2008] (I77)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 2.1.2
The right to development Just and fair redress for deprivation of means of subsistence and development
Art. 20.2

Indigenous peoples deprived of their means of subsistence and development are entitled to just and fair redress.

ILO 169 Art. 2.2(b)

1. Governments shall have the responsibility for developing, with the participation of the peoples concerned, co-ordinated and systematic action to protect the rights of these peoples and to guarantee respect for their integrity.
2. Such action shall include measures for:
(b) promoting the full realisation of the social, economic and cultural rights of these peoples with respect for their social and cultural identity, their customs and traditions and their institutions;
(c) assisting the members of the peoples concerned to eliminate socio-economic gaps that may exist between indigenous and other members of the national community, in a manner compatible with their aspirations and ways of life.


ILO 169 Art. 23

1. Handicrafts, rural and community-based industries, and subsistence economy and traditional activities of the peoples concerned, such as hunting, fishing, trapping and gathering, shall be recognized as important factors in the maintenance of their cultures and in their economic self-reliance and development. Governments shall, with the participation of these people and whenever appropriate, ensure that these activities are strengthened and promoted.
2. Upon the request of the peoples concerned, appropriate technical and financial assistance shall be provided wherever possible, taking into account the traditional technologies and cultural characteristics of these peoples, as well as the importance of sustainable and equitable development.


ILO 169 Art. 7.1-3

1. The peoples concerned shall have the right to decide their own priorities for the process of development as it affects their lives, beliefs, institutions and spiritual well-being and the lands they occupy or otherwise use, and to exercise control, to the extent possible, over their own economic, social and cultural development. In addition, they shall participate in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of plans and programmes for national and regional development which may affect them directly.
2. The improvement of the conditions of life and work and levels of health and education of the peoples concerned, with their participation and co-operation, shall be a matter of priority in plans for the overall economic development of areas they inhabit. Special projects for development of the areas in question shall also be so designed as to promote such improvement.
3. Governments shall ensure that, whenever appropriate, studies are carried out, in co-operation with the peoples concerned, to assess the social, spiritual, cultural and environmental impact on them of planned development activities. The results of these studies shall be considered as fundamental criteria for the implementation of these activities.

Incidents of redress for land lost without the free, prior and informed consent of indigenous peoples (I87)

Outcome indicator
Security in the enjoyment of means of subsistence and development, and freedom to engage in traditional and other economic activities
Art. 20.1

Indigenous peoples have the right to maintain and develop their political, economic and social systems or institutions, to be secure in the enjoyment of their own means of subsistence and development, and to engage freely in all their traditional and other economic activities.


Art. 21.1

Indigenous peoples have the right, without discrimination, to the improvement of their economic and social conditions, including, inter alia, in the areas of education, employment, vocational training and retraining, housing, sanitation, health and social security.


Art. 21.2

States shall take effective measures and, where appropriate, special measures to ensure continuing improvement of their economic and social conditions. Particular attention shall be paid to the rights and special needs of indigenous elders, women, youth, children and persons with disabilities.


Art. 32.1

Indigenous peoples have the right to determine and develop priorities and strategies for the development or use of their lands or territories and other resources.

Proportion of (indigenous) population living below national poverty line, by sex and age (I10)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 1.2.1
Proportion of men, women and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions according to [indigenous peoples’] definitions (I100)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 1.2.2
Participation of indigenous peoples in the process to define the national poverty reduction strategy (I131)

Process indicator
Possibility to perform traditional occupations (such as pastoralism, hunting/gathering, shifting cultivation, fishing) without restrictions (I2)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 25
Special measures to overcome poverty of indigenous peoples within national poverty reduction strategies and programs (I66)

Process indicator
WCIP para. 11
Proportion of domestically generated resources allocated by the government directly to poverty reduction programmes [for indigenous peoples] (I94)

Process indicator
SDG Indicator: 1.a.1
Social protection Equal access to social security schemes
Art. 21.1

Indigenous peoples have the right, without discrimination, to the improvement of their economic and social conditions, including, inter alia, in the areas of education, employment, vocational training and retraining, housing, sanitation, health and social security.

ILO 169 Art. 24

Social security schemes shall be extended progressively to cover the peoples concerned, and applied without discrimination against them.

Proportion of population covered by social protection floors/systems, by sex, distinguishing children, unemployed persons, older persons, persons with disabilities, pregnant women/newborns, work injury victims and the poor and the vulnerable (I9)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 1.3.1
WCIP para. 11
Targeted social security schemes
Art. 21.1

Indigenous peoples have the right, without discrimination, to the improvement of their economic and social conditions, including, inter alia, in the areas of education, employment, vocational training and retraining, housing, sanitation, health and social security.

Targeted social protection programs for indigenous peoples (I142)

Process indicator
WCIP para. 11
Education
Education Access to education
Art. 14

1. Indigenous peoples have the right to establish and control their educational systems and institutions providing education in their own languages, in a manner appropriate to their cultural methods of teaching and learning.
2. Indigenous individuals, particularly children, have the right to all levels and forms of education of the State without discrimination.
3. States shall, in conjunction with indigenous peoples, take effective measures, in order for indigenous individuals, particularly children, including those living outside their communities, to have access, when possible, to an education in their own culture and provided in their own language.

ILO 169 Art. 26

Measures shall be taken to ensure that members of the peoples concerned have the opportunity to acquire education at all levels on at least an equal footing with the rest of the national community.


ILO 169 Art. 27

1. Education programmes and services for the peoples concerned shall be developed and implemented in co-operation with them to address their special needs, and shall incorporate their histories, their knowledge and technologies, their value systems and their further social, economic and cultural aspirations.
2. The competent authority shall ensure the training of members of these peoples and their involvement in the formulation and implementation of education programmes, with a view to the progressive transfer of responsibility for the conduct of these programmes to these peoples as appropriate.
3. In addition, governments shall fulfill the right of these peoples to establish their own educational institutions and facilities, provided that such institutions meet minimum standards established by the competent authority in consultation with these peoples. Appropriate resources shall be provided for this purpose.


ILO 169 Art. 28.1-2

1. Children belonging to the peoples concerned shall, wherever practicable, be taught to read and write in their own indigenous language or in the language most commonly used by the group to which they belong. When this is not practicable, the competent authorities shall undertake consultations with these peoples with a view to the adoption of measures to achieve this objective.
2. Adequate measures shall be taken to ensure that these peoples have the opportunity to attain fluency in the national language or in one of the official languages of the country.


ILO 169 Art. 29

The imparting of general knowledge and skills that will help children belonging to the peoples concerned to participate fully and on an equal footing in their own community and in the national community shall be an aim of education for these peoples.

Participation  rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age), by sex (I129)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 4.2.2
WCIP para. 11
Percentage of [indigenous] children/young people: (a) in Grade 2/3; (b) at the end of primary; and (c) at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in (i) reading and (ii) mathematics, by sex (I133)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 4.1.1
WCIP para. 11
Percentage of schools with access to: (a) electricity; (b) the Internet for pedagogical purposes; (c) computers for pedagogical purposes; (d) adapted infrastructure and materials for students with disabilities; (e) basic drinking water; (f) single sex basic sanitation facilities; and (g) basic handwashing facilities (as per the WASH indicator definitions) (I135)

Process indicator
SDG Indicator: 4.a.1
WCIP para. 11
Secondary completion rate for girls and boys (I20)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 11
State special measures within the national [Education For All] strategies and programs to ensure equal access to education for indigenous peoples (I38)

Process indicator
Accessibility of school facilities for indigenous peoples (I61)

Process indicator
WCIP para. 11
Tertiary enrollment rates for women and men (I74)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 11
Primary completion rates for girls and boys (I80)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 11
Availability of and access to culturally and linguistically appropriate education
Art. 14

1. Indigenous peoples have the right to establish and control their educational systems and institutions providing education in their own languages, in a manner appropriate to their cultural methods of teaching and learning.
2. Indigenous individuals, particularly children, have the right to all levels and forms of education of the State without discrimination.
3. States shall, in conjunction with indigenous peoples, take effective measures, in order for indigenous individuals, particularly children, including those living outside their communities, to have access, when possible, to an education in their own culture and provided in their own language.


Art. 15.1

Indigenous peoples have the right to the dignity and diversity of their cultures, traditions, histories and aspirations which shall be appropriately reflected in education and public information.

Proportion in indigenous children and youth reading and writing in their indigenous language (I157)

Outcome indicator
State special measures to train indigenous bilingual teachers (I136)

Process indicator
The right to mother-tongue and culturally appropriate education is recognized in national legislation (I143)

Structural indicator
WCIP para. 11
The right of indigenous peoples to establish their own education institutions is recognized in national legislation (I146)

Structural indicator
WCIP para. 11
Diversification of primary and secondary education curricula in accordance with indigenous peoples’ cultural and linguistics characteristics within the national Education For All framework (I37)

Structural indicator
WCIP para. 11
Extent to which primary education is conducted in indigenous languages (I55)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 11
Extent to which secondary education is conducted in indigenous languages (I57)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 11
Health
Health Access to health services
Art. 24

1. Indigenous peoples have the right to their traditional medicines and to maintain their health practices, including the conservation of their vital medicinal plants, animals and minerals. Indigenous individuals also have the right to access, without any discrimination, to all social and health services.
2. Indigenous individuals have an equal right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable stan-dard of physical and mental health. States shall take the necessary steps with a view to achieving progressively the full realization of this right.

ILO 169 Art. 25

1. Governments shall ensure that adequate health services are made available to the peoples concerned, or shall provide them with resources to allow them to design and deliver such services under their own responsibility and control, so that they may enjoy the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health.
2. Health services shall, to the extent possible, be community-based. These services shall be planned and administered in co-operation with the peoples concerned and take into account their economic, geographic, social and cultural conditions as well as their traditional preventive care, healing practices and medicines.
3. The health care system shall give preference to the training and employment of local community health workers, and focus on primary health care while maintaining strong links with other levels of health care services.
4. The provision of such health services shall be co-ordinated with other social, economic and cultural measures in the country.

Targeted health programs for indigenous peoples (I140)

Process indicator
WCIP para. 13
Accessibility of health facilities (I17)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 13
Coverage of [indigenous] child full immunization as recommended by national vaccination schedules (I21)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 3.8.1
WCIP para. 13
Enjoyment of highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
Art. 24

1. Indigenous peoples have the right to their traditional medicines and to maintain their health practices, including the conservation of their vital medicinal plants, animals and minerals. Indigenous individuals also have the right to access, without any discrimination, to all social and health services.
2. Indigenous individuals have an equal right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable stan-dard of physical and mental health. States shall take the necessary steps with a view to achieving progressively the full realization of this right.

Maternal mortality ratio (I107)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 3.1.1
WCIP para. 13
Neonatal mortality rate (I115)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 3.2.2
WCIP para. 13
Adolescent birth rate (aged 10- 14; aged 15-19) per 1,000 [indigenous] women in that age group (I124)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 3.7.2
WCIP para. 13
Under-five mortality rate (I155)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 3.2.1
WCIP para. 13
Suicide mortality rate [among indigenous peoples] (I72)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 3.4.2
WCIP para. 13
Maintenance of traditional medicines and health practices
Art. 24

1. Indigenous peoples have the right to their traditional medicines and to maintain their health practices, including the conservation of their vital medicinal plants, animals and minerals. Indigenous individuals also have the right to access, without any discrimination, to all social and health services.
2. Indigenous individuals have an equal right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable stan-dard of physical and mental health. States shall take the necessary steps with a view to achieving progressively the full realization of this right.

The right to maintain traditional medicines and health practices is recognized in national legislation (I148)

Structural indicator
Trends in traditional healing practices (I149)

Outcome indicator
Employment and occupation
The right to work and equality in employment and occupations Non-discrimination in employment and occupations
Art. 17.1

Indigenous individuals and peoples have the right to enjoy fully all rights established under applicable international and domestic labour law.

ILO 169 Art. 11

The exaction from members of the peoples concerned of compulsory personal services in any form, whether paid or unpaid, shall be prohibited and punishable by law, except in cases prescribed by law for all citizens.


ILO 169 Art. 20.1

1. Governments shall, within the framework of national laws and regulations, and in co-operation with the peoples concerned, adopt special measures to ensure the effective protection with regard to recruitment and conditions of employment of workers belonging to these peoples, to the extent that they are not effectively protected by laws applicable to workers in general.
2. Governments shall do everything possible to prevent any discrimination between workers belonging to the peoples concerned and other workers, in particular as regards:
(a) admission to employment, including skilled employment, as well as measures for promotion and advancement;
(b) equal remuneration for work of equal value;
(c) medical and social assistance, occupational safety and health, all social security benefits and any other occupationally related benefits, and housing;
(d) the right of association and freedom for all lawful trade union activities, and the right to conclude collective agreements with employers or employers’ organisations.

Discrimination based on indigenous identity or background in respect to access to recruitment and terms and conditions of employment prohibited in national legislation (I27)

Structural indicator
Proportion of youth (aged 15-24) employed in the formal sector (I56)

Outcome indicator
Opportunity to gain a living by traditional occupation or work, which is freely chosen or accepted
Art. 20.1

Indigenous peoples have the right to maintain and develop their political, economic and social systems or institutions, to be secure in the enjoyment of their own means of subsistence and development, and to engage freely in all their traditional and other economic activities.

Outmigration from indigenous communities in search of employment (I127)

Outcome indicator
Status and trends in traditional occupations (I138)

Outcome indicator
Special measures to promote employment of indigenous youth (I36)

Process indicator
WCIP para. 15
Protection against forced labour, including through special measures
Art. 17.1

Indigenous individuals and peoples have the right to enjoy fully all rights established under applicable international and domestic labour law.


Art. 17.3

Indigenous individuals have the right not to be subjected to any discriminatory conditions of labour and, inter alia, employment or salary.

National legislation penalizes forced labour and human trafficking (I113)

Structural indicator
Number of [indigenous] victims of human trafficking per 100,000 population, by sex, age and form of exploitation (I117)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 16.2.2
Incidents of forced labour (I79)

Outcome indicator
State special measures to eliminate forced labour among indigenous peoples (I8)

Process indicator
Vocational training Access to general vocational training without discrimination
Art. 21.1

Indigenous peoples have the right, without discrimination, to the improvement of their economic and social conditions, including, inter alia, in the areas of education, employment, vocational training and retraining, housing, sanitation, health and social security.

ILO 169 Art. 21

Members of the peoples concerned shall enjoy opportunities at least equal to those of other citizens in respect of vocational training measures.


ILO 169 Art. 22

1. Measures shall be taken to promote the voluntary participation of members of the peoples concerned in vocational training programmes of general application.
2. Whenever existing programmes of vocational training of general application do not meet the special needs of the peoples concerned, governments shall, with the participation of these peoples, ensure the provision of special training programmes and facilities.
3. Any special training programmes shall be based on the economic environment, social and cultural conditions and practical needs of the peoples concerned. Any studies made in this connection shall be carried out in co-operation with these peoples, who shall be consulted on the fulfillment and operation of such programmes. Where feasible, these peoples shall progressively assume responsibility for the fulfillment and operation of such special training programmes, if they so decide.

Proportion of students enrolled in vocational education programmes at secondary and post-secondary level (I54)

Outcome indicator
Proportion of youth (aged 15-24 years) not in education, employment or training (I84)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 8.6.1
Availability and access to vocational training according to special needs
Art. 21.1

Indigenous peoples have the right, without discrimination, to the improvement of their economic and social conditions, including, inter alia, in the areas of education, employment, vocational training and retraining, housing, sanitation, health and social security.

State special measures to provide vocational training according to indigenous peoples’ special needs or traditional occupations (I134)

Process indicator
WCIP para. 25