India, Aug. 9 -- International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples: The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is celebrated annually on August 9 to protect the fundamental rights of indigenous peoples and honor their cultural achievements. As August 9 falls on a Sunday, the official United Nations (UN) Observance event is held online on Monday, August 10. The global theme is "Honouring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and Well-being", highlighting their critical role in preserving traditional health knowledge and protecting community well-being.

International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is celebrated globally today, August 9, to secure the fundamenta...