From publications@survival-international.org Sat Oct 23 13:38:32 2004 Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2004 17:59:20 +0100 From: publications@survival-international.org To: cestvr@ces.iisc.ernet.in Subject: e-news from Survival International 22 October 2004 e-news from Survival International, supporting tribal peoples worldwide. Founded in 1969, registered charity (UK) no. 267444 Botswana: Bushmen's message to Survival supporters as trial resumes As the Bushmen's landmark court case resumes in Botswana, two Bushmen completed a tour of the US and UK with a message to Survival supporters: 'If Survival was not there a lot of Bushmen would be in prison for hunting. Now if the wildlife scouts arrest us and torture us they are afraid Survival will make a lot of noise about it.' http://www.survival-international.org/news.htm Paraguay: Ayoreo issue urgent appeal for letters A bill being debated in Paraguay's Senate will provide a vital safe haven for uncontacted Ayoreo-Totobiegosode Indians. Local supporters are appealing for members of the public to write letters in support of the bill. http://www.survival-international.org/news.htm UK: World's indigenous people slam UK government Indigenous organisations from around the world have criticised the UK government's attempts to block the recognition of their rights. Recent negotiations to finalise a UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples were almost wrecked when the UK government attempted to remove all references to 'collective rights'. http://www.survival-international.org/news.htm Survival: Christmas catalogue now online Survival's exclusive range of beautiful gifts and Christmas cards is now available online. Order now before the Christmas rush gathers pace and stocks run low. http://www.survival-international.org/news.htm --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Survival International is a worldwide organisation supporting tribal peoples. It stands for their right to decide their own future and helps them protect their lives, lands and human rights. It receives no government funding and is dependent on donations from the public. To find out more or to help see http://www.survival-international.org or email info@survival-international.org To subscribe or unsubscribe click here: http://www.survival-international.org/subscribe.htm For: Espa?ol Fran?ais Italiano Nederlands Portugu?s http://www.survival-international.org/subscribe.htm To unsubscribe, click on the following web page. http://cgi.mail-list.com/u?ln=survival&nm=cestvr@ces.iisc.ernet.in