IndigenousNCDs was founded in 2018 in response to the exclusion of Indigenous peoples from the Zero Draft Political Declaration for the Third United Nations High-Level Meeting on the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).
At the time, there was limited recognition within global NCD policy discussions of the disproportionate burden of chronic disease experienced by Indigenous peoples worldwide, despite the significant impacts of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory conditions, cancer and mental health inequities across Indigenous communities.
The absence of Indigenous peoples within the draft declaration highlighted broader concerns regarding representation, self-determination and the inclusion of Indigenous voices in global health policy, advocacy and decision-making processes. Indigenous leaders, advocates and allies recognised the urgent need for a coordinated Indigenous-led response to ensure Indigenous peoples were visible within international NCD discussions and actions.
IndigenousNCDs emerged as a global Indigenous-led movement committed to advancing Indigenous leadership, culturally grounded solutions and meaningful participation in the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases. From its foundation, the organisation has advocated for Indigenous peoples to be actively involved in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies, programs and systems that affect their health and wellbeing.
A key part of these early advocacy efforts included the development of the 2018 Croakey IndigenousNCDs Report, which examined the implications of the United Nations Political Declaration on Indigenous peoples globally and called for stronger recognition of Indigenous rights, self-determination and culturally safe approaches to health policy and systems reform.
IndigenousNCDs recognises the importance of Indigenous peoples and non-Indigenous allies working together to create sustainable change. Our work is grounded in the principles of self-determination, human rights, cultural integrity and Indigenous leadership, consistent with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
Today, IndigenousNCDs continues to advocate for equitable, culturally safe and community-led responses to non-communicable diseases in Australia and globally. We work collaboratively with Indigenous communities, governments, health organisations, researchers, civil society and international partners to strengthen Indigenous participation in health policy, systems reform, research, prevention and care.
Our vision is for all Indigenous peoples to have the right to participate in decision-making on matters affecting their health, wellbeing and social justice rights, and for governments and institutions to uphold international human rights standards and Indigenous self-determination in all areas of policy and practice.
At the time, there was limited recognition within global NCD policy discussions of the disproportionate burden of chronic disease experienced by Indigenous peoples worldwide, despite the significant impacts of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory conditions, cancer and mental health inequities across Indigenous communities.
The absence of Indigenous peoples within the draft declaration highlighted broader concerns regarding representation, self-determination and the inclusion of Indigenous voices in global health policy, advocacy and decision-making processes. Indigenous leaders, advocates and allies recognised the urgent need for a coordinated Indigenous-led response to ensure Indigenous peoples were visible within international NCD discussions and actions.
IndigenousNCDs emerged as a global Indigenous-led movement committed to advancing Indigenous leadership, culturally grounded solutions and meaningful participation in the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases. From its foundation, the organisation has advocated for Indigenous peoples to be actively involved in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies, programs and systems that affect their health and wellbeing.
A key part of these early advocacy efforts included the development of the 2018 Croakey IndigenousNCDs Report, which examined the implications of the United Nations Political Declaration on Indigenous peoples globally and called for stronger recognition of Indigenous rights, self-determination and culturally safe approaches to health policy and systems reform.
IndigenousNCDs recognises the importance of Indigenous peoples and non-Indigenous allies working together to create sustainable change. Our work is grounded in the principles of self-determination, human rights, cultural integrity and Indigenous leadership, consistent with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
Today, IndigenousNCDs continues to advocate for equitable, culturally safe and community-led responses to non-communicable diseases in Australia and globally. We work collaboratively with Indigenous communities, governments, health organisations, researchers, civil society and international partners to strengthen Indigenous participation in health policy, systems reform, research, prevention and care.
Our vision is for all Indigenous peoples to have the right to participate in decision-making on matters affecting their health, wellbeing and social justice rights, and for governments and institutions to uphold international human rights standards and Indigenous self-determination in all areas of policy and practice.