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Declaration by #EUHighRepresentative on occasion of International Day for the World's Indigenous Peoples

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On the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples today (9 August) and in the International Year of Indigenous Languages, High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini (pictured), on behalf of the EU said:"This reiterates the EU's strong commitment to promote and fight for indigenous languages and cultures. The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union states that the EU shall respect cultural, religious and linguistic diversity, and prohibits discrimination based on language. This is why the EU underlines the right of every indigenous child to learn and practice his or her own language and culture. Through its external action the EU supports indigenous peoples' rights to revitalise, develop and transmit their languages, oral traditions and literatures to future generations. The EU will pursue its work with various partners, international organizations, governments and, most importantly, directly with indigenous peoples to protect indigenous languages worldwide and their fundamental rights." Read the full statement online.

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