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The practical power of human rights: how international human rights standards can inform archival and record keeping practices

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The practical power of human rights: how international human rights standards can inform archival and record keeping practices
Abstract
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is the preeminent international instrument elaborating on the rights of Indigenous peoples. It contains the minimum standards for the survival, dignity and well-being of Indigenous peoples all over the world. As a consequence, the Declaration provides a blueprint for Indigenous peoples, governments and other third parties around the world to respect the rights and roles of Indigenous peoples within society. At its core, the Declaration is based on the principles of self-determination, good faith and participation in decision-making. In this paper, I outline how the principles of the Declaration can and should influence archival and record keeping practices. I suggest we need to harness the practical power of human rights. In exercising our right to participate in decision-making, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can demonstrate this practical power. It is critical that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are substantive and major stakeholders in determining appropriate archival and record keeping processes for Indigenous culture, cultural property and knowledge.
Publication
Archival Science
Volume
12
Issue
2
Pages
141-150
Date
2012-06-01
Journal Abbr
Arch Sci
Language
English
ISSN
1573-7519
Short Title
The practical power of human rights
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Gooda, M. (2012). The practical power of human rights: how international human rights standards can inform archival and record keeping practices. Archival Science, 12(2), 141–150. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10502-011-9166-x