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We are also renewing our campaign for wider ratification of the International Labour Organisation Convention 169, concerning Indigenous and tribal Peoples in Independent Countries. The Convention confers a wide catalogue of obligations on governments to coordinate systematic action to protect the rights of indigenous peoples but has been ratified by only 20 nations to date [February 2009]. We would greatly appreciate it if you and your members could sign our petition in order to support this campaign, which can be found here:http://www.unpo.org/content/view/8278/236/

This week we have published an article focusing on the poisoned roots of the Ethiopian flower industry – just in time for Valentine’s Day! Please click here for the EES Article of the Week: “Blossoming Trade Conceals Roots of Exploitation” by Maggie Murphy:http://www.unpo.org/content/view/8278/236/

We thank you for your support and look forward to a productive partnership. 

Best wishes,  

Maggie Murphy

UNPO Secretariat

Email: [email protected]
Tel.: +31(0)70 3646504
Fax: +31(0)70 3646608
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