News from June 2006

UN Human Rights Council approves text of indigenous rights declaration
30 June 2006 In a historic vote which brought a standing ovation from those present, the UNs Human Rights Council in Geneva has this week approved the text of a declaration on indigenous peoples rights.
Survival participates in opening of new tribal art museum
30 June 2006 A major new museum of indigenous art has opened in Paris. The Musée du Quai Branly displays indigenous art from Africa, Asia and Australia.
Italian mountaineer treks across Alaska to save Gwichin land
29 June 2006 Italian mountain guide Ario Sciolari has completed a 5-month solo trek across Alaska to raise awareness of the threat to the land of the Gwichin Indians.
France 2 withdraws 'Chameleons' TV show
28 June 2006 French TV station France 2 has withdrawn a controversial TV show featuring tribal peoples, following a letter from human rights organisations denouncing the show as derogatory.
Bushman supporters target Botswana investors conference
27 June 2006 Supporters of the Central Kalahari Bushmen protested outside a conference for investors in Botswana held in London today.
Survival leaflets Christie's as De Beers jewellery is auctioned
27 June 2006 Survival supporters handed out leaflets about the eviction of the Kalahari Bushmen outside Christies in Paris on 27 June as De Beers diamond jewellery was auctioned inside.
Lancet: Eviction from land is bad for Bushmens health
26 June 2006 The Lancet, the worlds leading medical journal, has published an article heavily criticising the Botswana governments eviction of the Gana and Gwi Bushmen from the Central Kalahari Game Reserve.
Bushmen holding out in reserve appeal for help
22 June 2006 The last group of Bushmen still holding out inside the Central Kalahari Game Reserve have smuggled out an appeal for help.
Survival's director Stephen Corry interviewed
21 June 2006 Survival has published an interview today with director Stephen Corry, conducted by a supporter from Botswana.
Mursi eviction fears grow
19 June 2006 The Mursi, a nomadic, cattle-herding people living in the Omo National Park in southwest Ethiopia, fear eviction from their ancestral lands in the name of conservation. If evicted, they will lose precious agricultural and grazing lands which are central
New report highlights increased violence and suicide among indigenous peoples
15 June 2006 New report highlights increased violence and suicide among indigenous peoples
Survival and ten other leading charities launch code of conduct
9 June 2006 Survival International and ten other leading charities have launched a ground-breaking code of conduct for NGOs (non-governmental organisations).
Tortured Bushmen to appear in court
8 June 2006 Eight Bushmen who were beaten and tortured by wildlife officials in April are appearing in court this week.
The Lancet: Indigenous people's health worst in world
2 June 2006 The medical journal The Lancet has this week launched a high-profile series of articles highlighting the shocking health crisis facing indigenous peoples worldwide.
Angelina Jolie - Kalahari Bushmen cry for help
1 June 2006 The Kalahari Bushmen in Botswana have sent a desperate plea for help to actress Angelina Jolie, who gave birth to a daughter on Saturday in neighbouring Namibia.

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