the tenth preambular paragraph is sufficient. Draft article 2 "The right to be free and equal to ail the other human beings in dignity and rights and to be free from adverse distinction or discrimination of any kind." 21. A member of the Working Group felt that this should be reworded so as to avoid any patemalistic connotation, Indigenous peoples might have différent values and cultures but se do other human beings in other parts of the world. 22. The Chairman/Rapporteur appréciâtes the concern which has been expressed concerning this draft article, and notes that it is bassd on article 1 of the Universal Déclaration of Human RightfSj which states that "Ail human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights". Indigenous peopleg have in fact frequently been denied this equality and it vrould therefore seem appr'opriate to reaffirm the gênerai principle. "The individual and collective right to protection against ethnocide. This protection shall include, in particular, prévention of any act which has the aim or effect of depriving them of their ethnie characteristics or cultural identity, of any form of forced assimilation or intégration, of imposition of foreign life-styles and of any propaganda derogating their dignity and diversity." 23. One govemment observer expressed support for the right to be protected from ethnocide» but felt there was a need for a more précise définition of "ethnocide", or else a list of the acts which constitute ethnocide. Use of the term "propaganda" was also troublesome in the absence of a more précise définition, and should not be iuterpreted as restricting the legitimate exercise of freedom of speech. One solution would be to restrict the scope of this principle te actions taken by Govemments. 24. Other govemment observers suggested deleting the référence to the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing human rights, specifically the rights of Indigenous peoples, and the protection of their cultural identity and diversity. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that it may be a draft or proposal for an international agreement or treaty.

**Category**
Culture, Humanitarian aid and relief