About Us
The Global Centre for Indigenous People (GCIP) is born out of the pressing need to protect the rights, cultures, and well-being of indigenous communities around the world. Indigenous populations often face marginalization, discrimination, and loss of their traditional lands and cultures. There’s an urgent requirement to address these challenges and support the self-determination and sustainable development of indigenous peoples.
Mission
The mission of GCIP is to advocate for the rights and interests of indigenous communities, while preserving their cultural heritage and traditional knowledge. The center aims to be a catalyst for positive change, fostering partnerships and collaborations that empower indigenous peoples to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Vision
GCIP envisions a world where indigenous peoples’ rights, cultures, and identities are respected and upheld. The center strives to be a global hub for indigenous issues, facilitating dialogue, education, and actions that promote their rights, autonomy, and well-being.
Objectives
• Rights Advocacy: GCIP focuses on advocating for the recognition and protection of indigenous peoples’ rights, including their rights to land, culture, language, and self-governance.
• Cultural Preservation: The center emphasizes the preservation of indigenous cultures, languages, and traditional practices, ensuring that these invaluable aspects of identity are passed down to future generations.
• Land and Resource Protection: GCIP supports efforts to safeguard indigenous lands, territories, and resources from encroachment, exploitation, and environmental degradation.
• Empowerment: The center seeks to empower indigenous communities by providing them with tools, resources, and opportunities for self-determination, sustainable development, and capacity-building.
• Education and Awareness: GCIP aims to raise global awareness about indigenous issues, promoting understanding and respect for their contributions, histories, and struggles.
• Policy Influence: The center engages with governments, international bodies, and institutions to influence policies that align with the needs and aspirations of indigenous peoples.
• Traditional Knowledge Sharing: GCIP facilitates the sharing of traditional knowledge between indigenous communities and the broader world, recognizing its value in addressing contemporary challenges.
• Gender Equity: The center emphasizes the importance of gender equity within indigenous communities, working towards the empowerment of indigenous women and recognizing their contributions.
• Health and Well-being: GCIP supports initiatives that improve the health and well-being of indigenous populations, addressing disparities in healthcare, nutrition, and access to clean water.
• Sustainable Livelihoods: The center promotes sustainable economic opportunities for indigenous communities, respecting their traditional livelihoods while also exploring new avenues for income generation.
• Conflict Resolution: GCIP seeks to address conflicts between indigenous communities and external parties, working towards peaceful solutions that respect the rights and interests of all parties involved.
• Collaboration: The center fosters collaborations between indigenous communities, governments, NGOs, academia, and international organizations to create comprehensive solutions to indigenous issues.
In summary, the Global Centre for Indigenous People (GCIP) addresses the need to protect and empower indigenous communities. Its mission is to advocate for their rights and well-being, its vision is a world where their rights and cultures are respected, and its objectives encompass rights advocacy, cultural preservation, land protection, empowerment, education, policy influence, traditional knowledge sharing, gender equity, health and well-being, sustainable livelihoods, conflict resolution, and collaboration.
