Established in 1996, Tebtebba is an indigenous peoples’ organization born out of the need for heightened advocacy to have the rights of indigenous peoples respected, protected and fulfilled worldwide. Tebtebba, a word used by the indigenous Kankana-ey Igorot of Northern Philippines, refers to a process of collectively discussing issues and presenting diverse views with the aim of reaching agreements, common positions, and concerted actions. Actively engaged in the processes which led to the adoption of international human rights law and other international instruments, policies and agreements, Tebtebba also advocates and works on the elaboration and operationalization of indigenous peoples’ sustainable, self-determined development. Tebtebba has Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations.