Justice, Ethics, and Human Rights for Indigenous Peoples (3) Over the past three decades, the rights of indigenous peoples has become an important component of international law and policy as a result of a global movement driven by indigenous peoples, civil society, international mechanisms, and different states at the domestic, regional, and international levels. This course covers the UN human rights system and regional mechanisms, laws, and policies as they engage with indigenous peoples to address their needs and priorities, such as rights to their lands, territories and resources, and self-determination in Americas, Eurasia, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Bearing in mind that indigenous peoples have experienced discrimination as peoples and individuals in many countries, the recognition of their rights is justified from an equality and non-discrimination perspective.