NCIV is the only organization in The Netherlands that has a primary focus on the promotion of the rights of indigenous peoples. NCIV has been working for the last forty years to create awareness about indigenous peoples’ issues and to advocate the rights of indigenous peoples both in The Netherlands and at various United Nations fora. We are part of a large network of indigenous peoples’ organizations (IPOs), indigenous experts and experts on indigenous peoples’ issues, not only in The Netherlands, but in many parts of the world

At present, NCIV is focusing on those issues that are both key to indigenous peoples and relevant in the current policy dialogues in The Netherlands, such as climate change, the millennium development goals, Corporate Social Responsibility) biofuels, protection of biodiversity and sustainable forest management. We consult indigenous peoples’ organizations (IPOs) on their views on these topics and then facilitate the dialogue with the relevant stakeholders in order to improve Dutch policies that impact the well-being of indigenous peoples. NCIV is of the opinion that Dutch policies which affect indigenous peoples should be in conformity with the provisions of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) For more info about our programme >>

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The media is an important partner for indigenous peoples and NCIV to create more awareness on the issues and opinions of indigenous peoples. NCIV informs the media about these issues and opinions through this website, press releases or direct contacts and can help find a relevant contact/expert available within our network. For more info please contact Agaath Schut through this form>>