discriminated in particular ways because of their particular culture, mode of production and marginalized position within the state[; a] form of discrimination that other groups within the state do not suffer from. The call of these marginalized groups to protection of their rights is a legitimate call to alleviate this particular form of discrimination." The adoption of this report at least notionally subscribed the signatories to the concepts and aims of furthering the identity and rights of African indigenous peoples. The extent to which individual states are mobilizing to put these recommendations into practice varies enormously, however. Most indigenous groups continue to agitate for improvements in the areas of land rights, use of natural resources, protection of environment and culture, political recognition and freedom from discrimination. On 30 December 2010, the Republic of Congo adopted a law for the promotion and protection of the rights of indigenous peoples. This law is the first of its kind in Africa, and its adoption is a historic development for indigenous peoples on the continent. See also African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights Black people Hizetjitwa Indigenous Peoples' Organization (2007), an organisation operating in Namibia and Angola List of ethnic groups of Africa List of indigenous peoples of Africa Recent African origin of modern humans Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU (CTA) United Nations Environment Programme United Nations Educational Scientific Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) References Further reading Hitchcock, Robert (1996) "Kalahari Communities: Bushmen and the Politics of the Environment in Southern Africa" International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA) Document No. 79 Report of the African Commission's Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities. IWGIA The Indigenous World 2020. IWGIA Indigenous Peoples in Africa: The Forgotten Peoples? The African Commission's work on indigenous peoples in Africa. IWGIA External links Indigenous Knowledge in Africa - UNEP Study Indigenous Peoples of Africa Co-ordinating Committee (IPACC) Iwgia.org