Assyrian Action

UNDRIP — What it Means

The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) sets minimum standards for the survival, dignity, and well-being of Indigenous peoples worldwide. While it does not list specific groups by name, its principles apply broadly—covering self-determination, cultural preservation, language, and ties to ancestral lands.

Key Areas We Emphasize

  • Self-determination in political, social, and cultural life
  • Protection and revitalization of language and heritage
  • Safeguarding sacred and historical sites
  • Free, prior, and informed consent in decisions affecting communities

How to Use this in Letters

  1. Ask your government to acknowledge UNDRIP’s relevance to Indigenous Assyrians.
  2. Request targeted support for Neo-Aramaic/Assyrian language and cultural programs.
  3. Urge protection of key sites (Nineveh, Ashur, Nimrud) and at-risk communities.

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