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Legal Protections for Indigenous Rights

by Sarah Johnson 1,*
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Sarah Johnson
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FLPR  2023, 36; 5(1), 36; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flpr.20230214
Received: 5 January 2023 / Accepted: 19 January 2023 / Published Online: 14 February 2023
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Abstract

The paper explores the various legal protections that exist to safeguard the rights of indigenous peoples globally. It delves into the historical context of indigenous rights, examining the evolution of international and domestic legal frameworks that have been established to recognize and protect the unique cultural, social, and economic rights of indigenous communities. The discussion highlights key international conventions, such as the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), and the application of these principles in different countries. The paper further analyzes the challenges faced by indigenous groups in accessing legal protections, including issues related to land claims, cultural preservation, and participation in decision-making processes. It concludes by proposing recommendations for strengthening legal protections and ensuring the effective implementation of indigenous rights.

Keywords: Indigenous rights, Legal protections, United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Land claims, Cultural preservation.;
Copyright: © 2023 by Johnson. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Johnson, S. Legal Protections for Indigenous Rights. Frontiers of Law & Policy Research, 2023, 5, 36. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flpr.20230214
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Johnson S. Legal Protections for Indigenous Rights. Frontiers of Law & Policy Research; 2023, 5(1):36. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flpr.20230214
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Johnson, Sarah 2023. "Legal Protections for Indigenous Rights" Frontiers of Law & Policy Research 5, no.1:36. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flpr.20230214
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Johnson, S. (2023). Legal Protections for Indigenous Rights. Frontiers of Law & Policy Research, 5(1), 36. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flpr.20230214

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