This makes sense in a world where indigenous rights are under acute threat, and where indigenous poverty and disadvantage are endemic.

He wishes to provide a theory of indigenous rights.

Indigenous rights activists call for such groups to be left alone, stating that it will interfere with their right to self-determination.

Indigenous rights has become an international issue, as activist groups have arisen in many nations.

In recent times the church has encouraged its leaders to talk on such issues as indigenous rights; international security, peace and justice; and poverty and equity.