World Tribal Day: All You Need To Know
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09 August 2024
World tribal day, also known as International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, is observed on August 9
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This day is dedicated to recognising and celebrating the contributions and cultures of Indigenous peoples around the world
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This day also serves as a platform to address the challenges faced by these communities and advocate for their rights and preservation
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In 1994, the United Nations General Assembly officially declared August 9 as International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
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This year, the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples theme is "Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact”
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According to the United Nations, around 200 groups of Indigenous Peoples currently live in voluntary isolation and initial contact
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They reside in remote forests rich in natural resources in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Peru, and Venezuela
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They choose to live detached from the rest of the world, and their mobility pattern allows them to engage in gathering and hunting, thereby preserving their cultures and languages
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These people have a strict dependency on their ecological environment. Any changes to their natural habitat can harm the group as a whole
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This annual celebration encourages communities to advocate for policies that support their progress, and well-being and educate individuals about their rights
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