CULTURAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
RIGHTS
INITIATIVE®
THE
ACTION PILLARS
WE WORK
WITH
The Cultural Intellectual Property Rights Initiative® (CIPRI) fulfils its Vision and Mission through actions and services that are targeting the following Action Pillars:
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Legal Strategy & Policy Making
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Cultural Intellectual Property Rights® Advocacy
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Cultural Sustainability Consulting & Education
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Fieldwork & Research
These actions include Professional Consulting work, Pro-bono work, Research and Legal Literacy Projects, Collaborations and Partnerships.
50% of CIPRI work is invested in community actions and pro-bono support for grassroots-projects and initiatives led by craftspeople and Traditional Knowledge custodians who belong to Indigenous Peoples, ethnic groups and local communities.
LEGAL
STRATEGY & POLICY MAKING
CULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTING & EDUCATION
CULTURAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS® ADVOCACY
FIELDWORK & RESEARCH
THE STAKEHOLDERS WE WORK
WITH
Since 2018 CIPRI has worked with private companies, international organisations, educational institutions, community led initiatives and projects involving craft-stakeholders to create legal solutions and advocacy tools for systemic change in fashion and law.
With each stakeholder we have developed different models of collaboration and engagement in pursuit of our mission as mediators in relationships between different stakeholders in the fashion and craft ecosystem, and advocates for Cultural Sustainability in fashion.
CIPRI FOR SYSTEMS-CHANGE ENABLERS
This stakeholder category includes Governments, Government Agencies, National and International Organisations, Initiatives affiliated to the United Nations, Social Businesses, Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs), Large Enterprises with global operations and Cultural Enterprises. Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), as well as individuals, activists or members of civil society in private capacity.
These stakeholders are aware of the systemic problems with the current fashion and legal systems and their negative effects on socio-cultural wellbeing. They are informed and take action on climate change and social justice. They want to know more about Cultural Sustainability and implement actions that enable it. They seek unique, cross-disciplinary expertise and wish to be part of an international collective movement.
CIPRI FOR Fashion Brands and Creative Industries
This stakeholder category includes fashion brands and creative industry actors who wish to learn more about Indigenous Peoples, Ethnic Groups and Local Communities and how to avoid cultural misappropriation in their creative practice.
These stakeholders need industry relevant and actionable tools to leverage creativity for positive impact. They wish to guide collective best practice to be more responsible, respectful and inclusive. They want to create ethical pathways for collaborating directly with Indigenous Peoples, Ethnic Groups and Local Communities. They seek mediation and education to be empowered to confidently make Culturally Sustainable decisions and need a safe space to ask difficult questions to meet the desires of the increasingly conscious consumer.
CIPRI For COMMUNITY LED INITIATIVES
This stakeholder category includes Indigenous Peoples, Ethnic Groups and Local Communities, self-organised artisan brands, collectives, cooperatives, NGOs and initiatives who are part of or work directly with Indigenous Peoples, Ethnic Groups and Local Communities.
These stakeholders want to collaborate with fashion brands and creative industry actors but are cautious of exploitation, or wish to take action against the cultural misappropriation of their Traditional Cultural Expressions (TCEs). They wish to acquire and develop further tools to strengthen their efforts in protecting Traditional Knowledge and TCEs and are willing to partner with CIPRI to apply for grants and funding for joint projects. CIPRI supports them in exercising their right to self-determination through fieldwork, consultancies, advisory and legal strategies.