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West Africa Coalition for Indigenous People’s Rights (WACIPR)
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Sustainable Development
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| Involvement in UN Partnerships: | Yes |
| If yes, explain in detail: | Contributed to the negotiation of the Nagoya Protocol(Convention on Biological-Diversity CBD) through the NGO platform,Provides Advisory Services to the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage,Accredited Observer to WIPO Intergovernmental Committee on Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge,FolkLore and Cultural Expression (GRTKFL),Participated in the Working Group on Indigenous Population 2004 and the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) 2006. |
Social Development
| Accreditation to: | Indigenous Forum |
| Activities relevant to the conference of States Parties to the convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: | Advocacy and campaign for the welfare of Indigenous with disabilities. |
| Confirmation of the activities of the organization at the regional, national or international level: | Organized rallies to solicit for better deal for persons with disabilities. The West Africa Coalition for Indigenous Peoples' Rights(WACIPR) is on subscription list of the United Nations ENABLE NEWSLETTER. |
| Major group affiliation: | Indigenous People |
| UNFF newsletter | Yes |
| UN-NGO-IRENE Newsletter: | Yes |
Other UN Entities
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