This Manual aims to support and strengthen the work of national human rights institutions (NHRIs) - whether they are human rights commissions or ombudsman offices - in the promotion, protection and enjoyment of the rights of indigenous peoples, especially NHRIs that are established in accordance with the Paris Principles. It is designed to assist these institutions learn about the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (the Declaration) by providing a broad understanding of the legal nature of the rights it contains, as well as the relevant obligations of States, in order to ensure that indigenous peoples' rights are fully realized.
Part 1. The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: Background, content and implementation -- Part 2. National human rights institutions’ domestic activities and functions -- Part 3. National human rights institutions’ international engagement.

142 p. : ill., tables

Includes bibliographical references.

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