What a landmark ruling for the Sámi people in Finland means for the protection of Indigenous rights globally
Monday, March 10, 2025 - 12:24
in Psychology & Sociology
In October 2024, the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (UNCESCR) issued a landmark decision stating that Finland had violated the rights of the Sámi Indigenous people to their culture and land. This decision, unprecedented in Europe, signals a potential paradigm shift in the protection of Indigenous rights globally.