NGOs Working on Self-determination
The Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO) - UNPO is an international, nonviolent and democratic membership organisation. Its Members are indigenous peoples, minorities, unrecognised States and occupied territories that have joined together to defend their political, social and cultural rights, to preserve their environments and to promote their right to self-determination.
Liechtenstein Initiative on Self-Determination - The Liechtenstein Initiative on Self-Determination aims to promote ways to address self-determination claims while respecting the territorial integrity of states. The initiative’s main goal is to prevent conflict between governments and communities that seek a greater measure of governance over their own affairs, with an emphasis on solutions that do not lead to secession and independence, but instead ensure appropriate levels of self-governance. In service of this goal, the approach of the Liechtenstein Initiative highlights the need for early and ongoing dialogue between governments and communities, and puts forward possible solutions for them to pursue together in order to create and sustain peaceful societies.
Minority rights group international - Minority Rights Group International (MRGI) campaigns worldwide with around 130 partners in over 60 countries to ensure that disadvantaged minorities and indigenous peoples can make their voices heard. MRGI supports minority and indigenous people as they strive to maintain their rights through training and education, legal cases, publications and the media and cultural programs.
Conciliation Resources - Conciliation Resources is an independent organisation working with people in conflict to prevent violence and build peace, providing advice, support and practical resources. Conciliation Resources also takes the lessons learned to government decision-makers and others working to end the conflict to improve peacebuilding policies and practice worldwide. Conciliation Resources provides has regional programs, learning hubs, and frequent publications on conflicts related to self-determination.
Cultural Survival - Cultural Survival supports a movement of empowered Indigenous Peoples organizing their communities to engage the international processes, national policies and human rights bodies to respect, protect, and fulfill their rights. The organization is Indigenous-led and has a diverse board of directors bringing experiences from the Indigenous and non-Indigenous worlds to inform our perspectives and scope of work