Forcing development or progress on tribal people does not make them happier or healthier. In fact, the effects are disastrous. The most important factor by far for tribal peoples' well-being is whether their land rights are respected.

No people is better than any other

Over 100 tribes around the world choose to reject contact with outsiders. They are the most vulnerable peoples on the planet. This is their story.


Uncontacted Tribes

ILO 169 is the only international law for tribal peoples. ILO 169 recognises tribal peoples’right to: land ownership, equality and freedom and to make decisions about projects that affect them. It will become the world’s benchmark when more governments agree to it. Those that don’t ratify it make it weaker.