Indigenous peoples are recognised as being among the world’s most vulnerable,
disadvantaged and marginalised peoples. Due to their general social and economic
marginalisation, indigenous peoples are particularly at risk of human rights impacts
connected to business activities and are often excluded from decision-making processes
and other consultations regarding matters that may impact them.
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The recognition of
indigenous peoples’ rights has been a long-contested process and remains so in several
parts of the world, though with significant political movement in favour of recognising a
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