U.N. Secretary-General Statement on the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
August 11, 2026
August 11, 2026
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued the following statement on the international day of the world's indigenous peoples:
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Indigenous Peoples account for over 6 per cent of the world's population. They are guardians of cultural heritage, stewards of vital ecosystems, and crucial contributors to our shared future.
Yet across the globe, their rights and well-being face disproportionate threats. Some of th . . .
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Indigenous Peoples account for over 6 per cent of the world's population. They are guardians of cultural heritage, stewards of vital ecosystems, and crucial contributors to our shared future.
Yet across the globe, their rights and well-being face disproportionate threats. Some of th . . .