• Recognition of the diversity and uniqueness of peoples, as well as of individuals, is essential.

  • The rights of Indigenous peoples to self-determination must be recognised.

  • The rights of Indigenous peoples to their intangible heritage must be recognised.

  • Rights in the traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions of Indigenous peoples must be respected, protected and maintained.

  • Indigenous knowledge, practices and innovations
    must be respected, protected and maintained.

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See also

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