Human Security of the Indigenous Peoples in the Arctic. The Sami Case

Human Security of the Indigenous Peoples in the Arctic. The Sami Case

indigenous peoples

human security

the Arctic

the Sami

self-determination

For many years, indigenous peoples, their rights, culture and identity have been neglected. This depressing statement also refers to the Sami who reside in the Arctic. This paper presents the understanding of the term “indigenous peoples” and a number of their rights, including the right to selfdetermination. Their implementation is necessary for human security as they empower indigenous peoples to make decisions in matters that affect them. The author examines the concept of human security and the threats to this security in the Arctic in particular to the Sami as well as the most important provisions in international legal documents regarding the rights of indigenous peoples which include references to human security.

Szpak, Agnieszka

International Studies. Interdisciplinary Political and Cultural Journal; Vol. 20 No. 1 (2017): Northern Europe. New Political, Economic and Social Trends; 75-96

International Studies. Interdisciplinary Political and Cultural Journal; Tom 20 Nr 1 (2017): International Studies. Interdisciplinary Political and Cultural Journal; 75-96

2300-8695

1641-4233

Lodz University Press

2017-12-30

Copyright (c) 2017 International Studies. Interdisciplinary Political and Cultural Journal

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