What a landmark ruling for the Sámi people in Finland means for the protection of Indigenous rights globally
A groundbreaking decision in Europe may signal a shift in the way we engage with Indigenous land rights beyond property rhetoric.
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UN decision on Sámi people in Finland is a victory for global indigenous rights
Sami activists during a protest outside ministry ... issued a landmark decision stating that Finland had violated the rights of the Sámi Indigenous people to their culture and land.
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Approximately 50,000 to 100,000 Sami people live in Finland, Sweden, Norway and Russia. Some live outside the actual Sami regions, for example in capital cities. Sami studies is also focused on ...
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What a landmark ruling for the Sámi people in Finland means for the protection of Indigenous rights globally
In October 2024, the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (UNCESCR) issued a landmark decision stating that Finland had violated the rights of the Sámi Indigenous ...