70 years of development in 70 seconds: Indigenous Peoples

Since 1945, the United Nations have touched the lives of billions of people, facilitating momentous change in economic and social development worldwide.

In this series, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs highlights 70 years of development in 70 seconds.

In this episode, we look at the way the United Nations have worked together with the world's indigenous populations, giving them access to a platform to discuss their unique concerns, protect their rights and preserve their ways of life.

For more information on the 70th Anniversary of the United Nations: http://www.un.org/un70/en

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Friday, May 15, 2015