ILO 169 is the only international law for tribal peoples. It will become the world’s benchmark when more governments agree to it. Those that don’t ratify it make it weaker.

The UK has refused to ratify ILO 169 on the basis that there are no tribal peoples in the country. But this ignores the impact of British companies and development projects on the lives of tribal peoples across the world.

An Early Day Motion (EDM) is currently receiving signatures from UK Members of Parliament. If you have a UK MP, please ask them to put their name to the EDM so we can promote ILO 169 within the UK government.