International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples | United Nations
This International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2024 is focusing on ‘Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact’.
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples - Wikipedia
The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed on 9 August each year to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world's indigenous population. This event also recognizes the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection .
Background - International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples ...
In order to raise awareness of the needs of these population groups, every 9 August commemorates the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, chosen in recognition of the first...
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
Aug 9, 2022 · In order to raise awareness of the needs of these population groups, including their health needs, every 9 August commemorates the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, chosen in recognition of the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations held in Geneva in 1982.
Five things to know about this year’s Indigenous Peoples Day
Aug 8, 2024 · The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is marked annually on 9 August. This year’s theme is Protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples in voluntary isolation and initial...
International Day of Indigenous Peoples - Message | United Nations
Today and every day, the world must stand behind the rights of Indigenous Peoples to chart their own futures. Together, let us safeguard their rights to live in peace and dignity.
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Aug 10, 2020 · The date marks the day of the first meeting, in 1982, of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations. On this day, people from around the world are encouraged to spread the UN’s message on...
Indigenous Day celebrates ‘guardians of the environment’ - UN …
Aug 9, 2024 · The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is marked annually on 9 August. This year’s theme is Protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples in voluntary isolation and initial...
The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is celebrated globally on 9 August. It marks the date of the inaugural session of the Working Group on Indigenous Populations in 1982. 1
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2023
On 23 December 1994, the United Nations General Assembly decided, in its resolution 49/214, that the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People shall be observed on 9 August every...
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