1. Impact of "Development" on Human Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Nepal
Advocate: Shankar Limbu

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4. Supreme Court Precedent relating to "Development"
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7. Conflict in Development
Conflict with local people relating to lands, environment and other demands (Urja Sankat Concept Paper )
Total 133 Hydro Projects in 34 Districts where IPs are densely populated including other people; (USCP-2072)
27 Transmission Lines
Private Sectors, Multinational Companies, International Donors

9. Summary of Human Rights Concerns on Development
Collective Human Rights
Violation of Individual Human Rights
Non-Recognition of Indigenous Peoples, rights, concepts, concerns and voice;
Rights over Lands, Territories and Resources that is essential for cultures, Traditions, Heritages, Sacred Sites, Identity, Existence, Livelihood and Survival
Right to Information (Full Disclosure) about Development Activities
Participation, Representation, Free Prior and Informed Consent and benefit Sharing
Discrimination, Marginalization and Exclusion
Right to property,
Right to housing,
benefit sharing
Free from torture and intimidation
Rehabilitation
Compensation

10. What can be done better ??

11. Understand Indigenous Peoples' Concern on HR on Development
IPs have unique understanding, experience, issues and concerns over development
Issues
Concept/Understanding
"Development"
Concerns
Experience

12. Understanding/Concept of Development of IPs
"First and foremost we
are not against to
'Development' and we want
that kind of development that
respect our rights, identity,
dignity, security, survival and
equally enjoy fruit of it" The
history shows that we established
civilization of Kodesh (Khona:) that took thousands of year and We worry to loose it in the name of development) An elder
(Naa:ye' of a Guthi, Khokana)

13. Framework Respect of rights (Collective and Individual)
Avoid measures that foster conflicts
Engagement and Constructive Dialogues with IPs by all Actors of Development
Respect of rights (Collective and Individual)

14. Last but not Least The Choice is ours End Poverty and share Prosperity
Prosperity for All
Sustainable Peace and development
Status quo
We have a Choice