Protecting the rights of indigenous peoples in international law

Abstract

This research paper investigates a broad understanding of the concept of protecting the rights of Minoritiesand Indigenous peoples as one of the development practices in international law. In particular,the research will deal with the protection and rights of Indigenous peoples which is already enshrined inthe United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Consequently, it is regarded to be alegal document of these communities in order to develop themselves and protect their rights as regardsland, resources and others. The another aim of this paper is to critically discuss the issue concerning therights of lands and property of indigenous peoples, and also according to international provision whetherstate can launch economic project on the territory of indigenous peoples without their consent. Further,the study showed that the UN international instruments also helped for the protection of indigenouspeople and minority rights. However, still the international order needs certain enhancement in the internationalcovenants and international organizations role in this regard is very crucial.Key words: minorities, Indigenous peoples, international law, self-determination, consent, declaration,provision.