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Indigenous rights refer to the human rights and collective rights of Indigenous peoples—groups recognized as having distinct cultural identities, social structures, and historical ties to specific lands and territories. These rights aim to protect both individual rights and the collective integrity of Indigenous communities, including their governance systems, cultural practices, languages, and traditional economies.
Internationally, Indigenous rights are articulated in several instruments. The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of
Key elements commonly recognized include self-determination or collective autonomy, land and resource rights, protection against discrimination,
Implementation varies by country and context. Challenges include ambiguous or weak legal recognition, overlapping jurisdictions, inadequate
Indigenous rights intersect with broader issues of environmental protection, sustainable resource management, and climate resilience, as