Copenhagen, Denmark · Established 1968

IWGIA

International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs

Promoting indigenous peoples' rights.

(About)

Global human rights organization for indigenous peoples.

International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA) was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Today it is a long-established organisation, working on indigenous rights, research and advocacy and known within the sector for its tagline "Promoting indigenous peoples' rights.".

The organisation currently operates in 10 countries, with major presence in Denmark, Brazil and Peru. Global human rights organization for indigenous peoples. Verified profiles, financials and annual reports are published on its official website at iwgia.org.

(Verified profile)

What the record actually says.

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Structure & mandate

IWGIA is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, established in 1968. See the linked official sources for full governance and finances.

Key public programmes

▸Indigenous rights — see official programme pages for details.
▸Research — see official programme pages for details.
▸Advocacy — see official programme pages for details.

Founded

1968

Copenhagen

Denmark

Countries of work

10+

Independent registers

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(Public perception & reviews)

What people actually say.

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(Work in the field)

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(Where we operate)

Active in 10 countries.

HQCountry of work

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Denmark
Brazil
Peru
Bolivia
Colombia
Nepal
Philippines
Indonesia
Kenya
Tanzania

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