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BIAFRA on course for independence as European Union reaffirm support for Indigenous Peoples Rights

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EU FlagEuropean Union (EU) reaffirmed its support to the entire community of indigenous peoples across the globe. The assurance is coming at the heels of global solidarity and support for the promotion of the rights of indigenous peoples.

 

The EU also paid tribute to defenders of indigenous peoples’ rights, who in many countries, according to the Union, are exposed to particular risks and acute repression, as shown by numerous international reports, including reports by the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders.

The EU has always been a staunch supporter of the 2007 United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The Declaration is a key tool for promoting human rights, but the challenge remains in putting it into practice. Regrettably, discrimination against and unequal treatment of indigenous peoples continues around the world.

The High Representative of the EU, Catherine Ashton who gave the assurance on the occasion of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples yesterday, said the Union acknowledges the contributions of the indigenous people to the world.

“Today, as we celebrate the International Day of the world’s Indigenous Peoples, we reaffirm the EU’s support to them across the globe. We join them in celebrating their rich cultural heritage, and pay tribute to the enormous contribution their traditions and knowledge have made to the world’s cultural heritage”, she said

Aston also noted that the EU seeks to integrate human rights into all aspects of its external policies, raises the rights of indigenous peoples wherever relevant in its political dialogues with third countries and regional organisations, and at multilateral forums such as the UN.

She further explained the Union equally gives financial support to civil society projects, to indigenous peoples’ delegates at UN bodies and relevant activities of the International Labour Organization (ILO).

“This year, the EU has launched a call for proposals under the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR)with the aim of promoting rights of indigenous peoples. It is also committed to review and further develop its policy in the run-up to the 2014 World Conference on Indigenous Peoples”, she added

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