<Table> International Day of the World's Indigenous People <Tr> <Th> Date </Th> <Td> 9 August (annually) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th> Date </Th> <Td> 9 August (annually) </Td> </Tr> <P> The International Day of the World's Indigenous People's is observed on 9 August each year to promote and protect the rights of the world's indigenous population . This event also recognizes the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection . It was first pronounced by the General Assembly of the United Nations in December 1994, marking the day of the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations of the Subcommission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, in 1982 . </P> <P> The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples was first pronounced by the General Assembly of the United Nations in December 1994, to be celebrated every year during the first International Decade of the World's Indigenous People (1995--2004). In 2004, the Assembly proclaimed a Second International Decade, from 2005--2015, with the theme of "A Decade for Action and Dignity". People from different nations are encouraged to participate in observing the day to spread the UN's message on indigenous peoples . Activities may include educational forums and classroom activities to gain an appreciation and a better understanding of indigenous peoples . </P>

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