International day of the world’s Indigenous people

The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed on 9 August each year to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world's indigenous population. This event also recognizes the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection.

This year’s theme is: Indigenous Youth as Agents of Change for Self-determination and relates to 3 themes:

- Climate Action and the Green Transition

- Mobilizing for Justice

- Intergenerational connections