Every year on August 9, the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is celebrated across the globe. Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1994, the day aims to raise awareness about the rights, identity, language, and cultural preservation of Indigenous peoples. Its origins trace back to 1992, following the UN’s declaration of the “International Year of the World’s Indigenous People.”

The primary objective of this day is to highlight the historical injustices, social discrimination, and violation of... [Read more]