In order to share experiences and concerns about indigenous issues, Ambassador of Norway in Guatemala, Lars Vaagen today held talks with Ambassador-Indigenous Peoples Oxlaj Cirilo Pérez, with whom he discussed various aspects pertaining to the Maya, Xinca and Garifuna of Guatemala and the challenges of a state and society to assert compliance rights of native peoples.
During his visit to the Indian Embassy, \u200b\u200bthe Norwegian diplomat said that last a decade after the signing of peace accords implemented the Maya from the embassy which he chaired, which seeks the full exercise of the rights of peoples Indians in Guatemala in the areas of human rights, education, political participation of the Mayan people, mining and hydroelectric consultation, land rights and land, among others. This program is coordinated with the Organization of the United Nations in Guatemala and three of its agencies: United Nations Program for Development (UNDP), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
For his part, Perez Oxlaj appreciated the efforts and contributions offered by Norway in Guatemala, especially for indigenous peoples. "Historically we have suffered marginalization and dispossession. I welcome and thank you on behalf of my people, because this confirms that we are not alone and that only by joining the values \u200b\u200bthat we left our native peoples consciousness and courage to defend our mother nature and natural resources, "he said.
Meeting for nature
As Norway territory of the indigenous culture Sami, Vaagen ambassador reported that a delegation will come to this town and representatives from other countries to Guatemala in June to participate in an international seminar organized by the Guatemalan government, which includes issues such as environment, indigenous rights and implementation of Convention 169 of the International Labour Organization (ILO). For the event, the hosts Mayan, Xinca and Garifuna shared with other indigenous peoples of the world their struggle to protect Mother Nature and the violation of their rights by national and transnational corporations.
Parallel to the seminar will schedule meetings with government leaders and assistance to the UN Special Rapporteur on indigenous peoples for a better advocate for collective rights, not to mention the protection of natural resources. "One of our biggest concerns today is the deterioration of the environment, because that game is in everyone's life," said Ambassador-indigenous peoples, who in turn points to the mining companies to fool people Indian grounds that invest their capital in communities, where the gain for the indigenous population is more pollution, disease and poverty. Embassy
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