Send a comment on this item to LII: Send a comment on this item to LII staff, who on weekdays will usually reply within 24 hours. United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Material about this UN declaration that was adopted by the General Assembly in September 2007 "by a majority of 144 states in favour, 4 votes against (Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States) and 11 abstentions [including Kenya and Russia]." (Australia later adopted the declaration.) Includes text of the declaration, historical overview, FAQ, statements, and related material. Available in several languages. From the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII). http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/unpfii/en/declaration.html Asterisk * indicates required field. Your Name Your Email Address * We will not sell or provide your email address to anyone else. Comment * Enter the verification code as it is shown in the box below. This helps prevent automated submissions. *