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VDPA 20. The World Conference on Human Rights recognizes the inherent dignity and the unique contribution of indigenous people to the development and plurality of society and strongly reaffirms the commitment of the international community to their economic, social and cultural well-being and their enjoyment of the fruits of sustainable development. States should ensure the full and free participation of indigenous people in all aspects of society, in particular in matters of concern to them. Considering the importance of the promotion and protection of the rights of indigenous people, and the contribution of such promotion and protection to the political and social stability of the States in which such people live, States should, in accordance with international law, take concerted positive steps to ensure respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, on the basis of equality and non-discrimination, and recognize the value and diversity of their distinct identities, cultures and social organization.

VDPA 2. All peoples have the right of self-determination... The World Conference on Human Rights considers the denial of the right of self-determination as a violation of human rights and underlines the importance of the effective realization of this right.

RICPD Principle 14 In considering the population and development needs of indigenous people, States should recognize and support their identity, culture and interests, and enable them to participate fully in the economic, political and social life of the country, particularly where their health, education and well-being are affected.

DHDR Article 32 The Duty and Responsibility to Respect, Protect and Promote the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 1 Members of the global community have collective, as well as individual duties and responsibilities, to take appropriate action to respect and ensure the existence and rights of indigenous peoples, in particular their right to preserve, maintain and develop their distinct identities and characteristics and to protect their means of livelihood...

HAPJ 4. Eradicate Colonialism and Neocolonialism: Indigenous and unrepresented peoples are suffering from the suppression of their right to self-determination, ethnic and cultural genocide, the violation of their cultural, language and religious freedoms, and the militarization and nuclearization of their lives, lands and waters.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADOPTS DECLARATION ON RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

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