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Over the past 25 years, there has been a growing interest in the situation of indigenous peoples worldwide. The stated goal of the Decade is the strengthening of international cooperation for the solution of problems faced by indigenous peoples in such areas as human rights, the environment, development, education, and health. To this end, one of the most important events of the Decade will be the UN's consideration of a proposed Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. This pamphlet provides some basic information on this work which is intended to improve international protection for indigenous peoples. It provides a forum for discussion of international concerns such as human rights, development, environmental protection and peace.