In Mexico, about 78 indigenous communities make up the ancient cultures, a key aspect that defines the country.
Its celebration derives to recognize its values, traditions, languages and customs of more than 5 different groups in 95 countries around the world.
NotiPress.- On February 17, 1995, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution proclaiming August 9 International Day of Indigenous Peoples. This is to recognize indigenous communities, their traditions, values, languages and customs, and the contribution they have made to strengthening current national cultures.
In the same way, International Day of Indigenous People seeks to garner the widest possible support from governments and all sectors of society. And in doing so, together find a solution to the problems that communities face in areas such as human rights, environment, education and health.
In a document released by the National Commission on Human Rights (CNDH), António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, stated that indigenous peoples represent a great diversity. “More than 5,000 different groups in 90 countries and 7,000 different languages make up 370 million people, that’s 5% of the world’s population,” he added.
However, indigenous communities are the most disadvantaged and vulnerable population group, accounting for 15% of the population living in poverty, Guterres reported. Regarding education, the Secretary-General of the United Nations reiterated that, in addition to controlling and building their educational institutions, indigenous peoples have the right to learn.
In this regard, Guterres specified that indigenous peoples are part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to ensure equal access to education at all levels. Therefore, also improve vocational training for vulnerable people, including people with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in difficult situations.
Regarding Mexico, the second article of the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States recognizes that the nation has a multicultural composition originally based on its indigenous peoples. All of them are indigenous peoples descended from populations that inhabited the land before colonization. Therefore they must retain all or most of their own social, economic, cultural and political institutions.
There are currently about 78 indigenous communities in Mexico spread throughout the national territory and each has customs and customs that distinguish them from the rest. Some indigenous peoples that make up the 78 ethnic groups are: Amuzgos, Coras, Huastecos, Totoncas, Purépechas, Tarahumaras, Raramuris, Tecos, Yunas, Huicholes, Tzotziles, Quichés, Lacandones Pames, Kiliwas, Mames, Mayas, Nahuas Otomíes, Yaquis , Triquis, among others.