Habitat for Humanity Great Britain’s Post

On International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, we honour and celebrate indigenous communities across the globe. Indigenous Peoples make up less than 6% of the global population but represent at least 15% of the extremely poor. They occupy or use approximately 22% of the world’s land area, which includes 28% of the Earth's surface and 11% of the world’s forests. As vital guardians of our planet, they protect much of the remaining global biodiversity. Their traditional food systems are notably self-sufficient, generating 50-80% of their food and resources. Numbering between 370-500 million, Indigenous Peoples are the keepers of a rich cultural diversity, speaking the majority of the planet’s estimated 7,000 languages and representing around 5,000 distinct cultures. Despite their significant contributions and cultural richness, many face marginalisation, extreme poverty and human rights violations. Learn more and take action: https://lnkd.in/ed3uvidR #HabitatForHumanity #IndigenousDay #IndigenousPeoples #GlobalCommunity

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