International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2025 Observed on 9th August.
Important Days
The United Nations (UN) observes the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (IDWIP) every year on 9th August to promote awareness of Indigenous cultures, rights, and challenges. The 2025 theme highlights the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Indigenous communities.
- In December 1994, the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution A/RES/49/214, declaring 9th August as IDWIP during the first International Decade of the World’s Indigenous People (1995–2004).
- The UNGA proclaimed a second International Decade of the World’s Indigenous People from 2005 to 2014 through Resolution A/RES/59/174, continuing support for Indigenous rights worldwide.
Main Point :- (i) The first-ever observance of IDWIP was held on 9th August 1995, marking the start of the UN’s formal recognition and commitment to Indigenous peoples globally.
(ii) The 2025 theme, “Indigenous Peoples and Artificial Intelligence (AI): Defending Rights, Shaping Futures,” focuses on ensuring AI respects Indigenous rights and promotes inclusive technological futures.
(iii) IDWIP serves to raise global awareness about Indigenous identities, cultures, challenges, and the need to protect their rights in social, economic, and technological domains.
About the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Administrator : Achim Steiner
Headquarters : New York, the United States of America (USA)
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