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Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human and strengthen their distinct political, legal,

Rights and international human rights law. economic, social and cultural institutions, while

retaining their right to participate fully, if they
Article 2 so choose, in the political, economic, social and
Indigenous peoples and individuals are free cultural life of the State.

and equal to all other peoples and individuals

and have the right to be free from any kind of Article 6
discrimination, in the exercise of their rights, in Every indigenous individual has the right to a
particular that based on their indigenous origin nationality.

or identity.

Article 7
Article 3 1. Indigenous individuals have the rights to life,
Indigenous peoples have the right to self- physical and mental integrity, liberty and

determination. By virtue of that right they security of person.

freely determine their political status and freely 2. Indigenous peoples have the collective right
pursue their economic, social and cultural to live in freedom, peace and security as
development. distinct peoples and shall not be subjected

to any act of genocide or any other act

Article 4 of violence, including forcibly removing
Indigenous peoples, in exercising their right to children of the group to another group.
self-determination, have the right to autonomy

or self-government in matters relating to their Article 8

internal and local affairs, as well as ways 1. Indigenous peoples and individuals have
and means for financing their autonomous the right not to be subjected to forced
functions. assimilation or destruction of their culture.

2. States shall provide effective mechanisms

Article 5 for prevention of, and redress for:
Indigenous peoples have the right to maintain (a) Any action which has the aim or effect

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