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"Indigenous peoples have the right to participate in decision-making in matters which would affect their rights, through representatives chosen by themselves in accordance with their own procedures, as well as to maintain and develop their own indigenous decision-making institutions. "

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UNGA: Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, art. 18

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Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People

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Every citizen has the right to vote.
Every citizen has the right to be elected.
Everyone has the right to participate in the public affairs of his/her country.