Today is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, an observance created by the United Nations to draw attention to the distinct cultures of indigenous peoples and to support measures that protect their rights. This year’s theme is indigenous peoples’ migration and movement, highlighting questions of indigenous identity and rights, particularly as people migrate within and between countries.
Ruins of Inca temples and terraces on Huayna Picchu, Peru
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Steyr River, Austria
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Nha Phu Bay, Nha Trang, Vietnam
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Springtime in the Mediterranean
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‘Hello’ from zero degrees longitude
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The meeting point of the winds
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Happy Cinco de Mayo!
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Fog above the forest
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All hail the king of shrubs
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Boxing Day—a shopper’s delight
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Apple trees in spring, Germany
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Turning darkness into light
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Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
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Waiting for the perfect shot
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Brocken spectre in Central Balkan National Park, Bulgaria
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Wake up, it s Darwin Day
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Tombeau du Géant in Bouillon, Belgium
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The ruins of Italica, Andalusia, Spain
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In the Himalayas for International Mountain Day
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Green sea turtle on World Oceans Day
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Endangered Species Day
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World Bee Day
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Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
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Darwin Day
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Rising up from the black sand like rock gods
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International Lighthouse Weekend
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Central Highlands of Vietnam
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harlem
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Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships
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Serra de Tramuntana, Majorca, Spain
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National Trails Day