INTERNATIONAL DECADE OF THE WORLD'S INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

Early day motion 251, tabled 1 December 2004 by Michael Moore (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 39 members.

That this House notes the end of the United Nations General Assembly's proclaimed International Decade of the World's Indigenous People (1995-2004) which has sought to strengthen international cooperation for the solution of problems faced by indigenous people in the areas of human rights, the environment, development, education and health; recognises the valuable work of organisations like Survival International which has been supporting tribal peoples worldwide since 1969; and calls on her Majesty's Government to continue to recognise and protect the special requirements of indigenous peoples across the world.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 17, Labour 16, Scottish National Party 4, Plaid Cymru 2.