The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is adopted by the United Nations General Assembly.

The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) is a landmark international instrument that establishes a universal framework of minimum standards for the survival, dignity, well-being, and rights of Indigenous peoples. It was adopted by the UN General Assembly on September 13, 2007, after decades of negotiation and advocacy by Indigenous groups and human rights organizations.

Self-determination: Indigenous peoples have the right to freely determine their political status and pursue their economic, social, and cultural development.
Cultural Rights: It emphasizes the right to maintain and strengthen their distinct political, legal, economic, social, and cultural institutions while retaining their customs, traditions, and languages.
Land and Resources: Indigenous peoples have the right to their traditional lands, territories, and resources, including protection from forced displacement. This also covers the right to give or withhold consent for projects affecting their lands (Free, Prior, and Informed Consent – FPIC).
Non-discrimination: The declaration affirms that Indigenous peoples should not be subject to discrimination in any form.
Participation: Indigenous peoples have the right to participate in decision-making on matters that would affect their rights, and to develop their own institutions.
Protection of Indigenous Knowledge: The declaration protects Indigenous intellectual property, including their traditional knowledge, cultural expressions, and heritage.

Although the declaration is non-binding, meaning it does not create legal obligations for states, it represents a significant moral and political commitment by governments to respect the rights of Indigenous peoples. Many nations have incorporated aspects of the declaration into domestic policies, and it has influenced international law, even if not universally enforced.

The declaration was initially met with resistance from some countries, including the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia, but they later endorsed it, acknowledging its importance in promoting Indigenous rights.