Aboriginal Assimilation - Article 7

Article 7

1. Indigenous peoples and individuals have the right not to be subjected to forced

assimilation or destruction of their culture.

2. States shall provide effective mechanisms for prevention of, and redress for:

(a) Any action which has the aim or effect of depriving them of their integrity as

distinct peoples, or of their cultural values or ethnic identities;

(b) Any action which has the aim or effect of dispossessing them of their lands,

territories or resources;

(c) Any form of forced population transfer which has the aim or effect of violating or

undermining any of their rights;

(d) Any form of forced assimilation or integration by other cultures or ways of life

imposed on them by legislative, administrative or other measures;

(e) Any form of propaganda designed to promote or incite racial or ethnic

discrimination directed against them.