What a landmark ruling for the Sámi people in Finland means for the protection of Indigenous rights globally

UN decision on Sámi people in Finland is a victory for global indigenous rights

The landmark ruling recognises cultural and collective land rights, signalling a paradigm shift.

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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 people to their culture and land. This decision, unprecedented in Europe, signals a potential paradigm shift in the protection of Indigenous rights globally.