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The most important international treaties, declarations, and legal documents on the
protection of indigenous peoples—each available in
English, German, French, and Spanish.
International Treaties & Declarations
4 Document
ILO
Conventions
ILO Convention No. 169
Protection of land rights, cultural identity,
and self-determination of indigenous
peoples.
- Format: PDF
- Date: 1989
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UN
Declaration
UNDRIP
Indigenous Peoples – A Framework for
Self-Determination.
- Format: PDF
- Date: 2007
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UN
Convention
ICERD
Elimination of All Forms of Racial
Discrimination.
- Format: PDF
- Date: 1965
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UN
Pact
ICCPR
Political Rights – The Foundation for
Participation
- Format: PDF
- Stand: 1966
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Legal Documents & Drafts
1 Document
UN
Draft 2022
IUS COGENS Draft 2022
peoples—a draft on peremptory norms
of international law.
- Format: PDF
- Date: 2022
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Internal
0 Document
Internal
Bylaws
United Indigenous Nations.
- Format: PDF
- Access: Members
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Internal
Templates
and formal letters.
- Format: DOCX / PDF
- Access: Members
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Why These Documents Are Important
It is important to understand the rights of indigenous peoples in order to actively advocate for their protection, ensure those rights, and combat discrimination. Treaties such as UNDRIP, CAT, ICERD, and ILO Convention No. 169 establish legal frameworks that guarantee the cultural identity, land rights, and social justice of indigenous communities.
- Legal Basis: These documents provide a foundation in international law that Indigenous Peoples can invoke.
- Cultural Preservation: They promote the protection and transmission of cultural identity and traditions.
- Social Justice: They help reduce social and economic inequalities.