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"Indigenous peoples have the right to maintain and strengthen their distinct political, legal, economic, social and cultural institutions, while retaining their right to participate fully, if they so choose, in the political, economic, social and cultural life of the State. "

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UNGA: Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, art. 5

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Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People

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Everyone has the right to participate in the public affairs of his/her country.