print email comment close United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples URL: http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/unpfii/en/declaration.html Description: 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). Publisher: United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) Extra Keywords favor LII Database Information: Record 28201 created by Maria Brandt on 04/06/2009 Last modification on 04/09/2009 Published: 04/09/2009   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/28201