Definition And Rights Of Indigenous Peoples The Case Of Ethiopia

In the last three decades, indigenous peoples worldwide have been successful in bringing about legalrnchanges in favor of their human rights and specific situation. However, there are still controversiesrnregarding the definition of the subjects to whom these legal changes have been brought in favor of.rnDespite the non-recognition of indigenous peoples as defined under international law, in Ethiopianrnlegislation, significant opportunities do exist for the protection of these peoples within existing legalrnframeworks in the country. Although, in order to ensure that the rights of indigenous peoples are properlyrnenforced, having a clear idea of which groups are indigenous is increasingly important. A definition orrnguidelines for definition gives all parties a common understanding of the objects of the instrument and thernapplication becomes safer and more predictable. This paper will reflect the need of flexibility and basernthe analysis of definition of indigenous peoples on the criteria used in the definitions as well as givernimpasses on specific rights given to indigenous peoples in Ethiopia. By developing a theoreticalrnframework based on the criteria for definition, the similarities in the definitions and guidelines forrndefinitions can be illustrated – without overlooking the separate context in which they operate. This willrnhopefully contribute to developing “indigenous peoples” as a concept in international human rights law,rnand disclose some of the misunderstandings and political objectives in discussions on definition in therndifferent instruments. A case study used on the indigenous people in Ethiopia, which was useful tornillustrate the findings in each chapter.

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