7. Social protection for indigenous peoples and ethnic minorities: Overcoming discrimination and geographic isolation

A shared history of exclusion and discrimination based on identity has led to higher levels of poverty and disadvantage among many ethnic minority and indigenous groups than among dominant ethnic groups. While recent years have witnessed improvement in the situation of many ethnic minorities and indigenous peoples, others continue to be left behind.

Read our Social Development Brief on “Social protection for indigenous peoples and ethnic minorities: Overcoming discrimination and geographic isolation”