Furthermore, this publication provides an overview of Indigenous Peoples’ participation and legal status within the UN and of their partnership with FAO.
This short publication aims to clarify and address common pitfalls and misconceptions that occur when working with Indigenous Peoples. It will assist FAO personnel in their work with Indigenous Peoples, preventing mistakes by delineating the way to approach Indigenous Peoples' issues. The publication presents key data and concepts on Indigenous Peoples, highlights their importance in the fight against hunger and malnutrition and presents the language that should be used when addressing Indigenous Peoples' issues. Furthermore, this publication provides an overview of Indigenous Peoples’ participation and legal status within the UN and of their partnership with FAO. The principles that underpin this partnership are outlined within the document, as well as the key achievements of past years and the way forward for the future.