The first draft law collective rights for Indigenous and Tribal Peoples of Suriname is written in collaboration with the indigenous and tribal groups.

 

KAMPOS and VIDS participate, with the Government in the formulation of the first draft of the land rights law including their position on important aspects. The draft was in discussion within the parliament but due to elections, there was not enough time to approve it. The new parliament rejected that first draft and proposed a new version.

The process that led to the first draft of the land rights law was characterized by its participatory approach (although NGO’s were not consulted) and inclusion of local, perspectives, interest and position. So, it has been a disappointment that this version was rejected.