不過聯合國的《經濟、社會及文化權利國際公約》中是使用 "peoples",似乎並非指 ethnic groups,即大陸稱的 56 個民族耶。
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4. Substantive provisions of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Self-determination
Article 1
1. All peoples have the right of self-determination. By virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development.
2. All peoples may, for their own ends, freely dispose of their natural wealth and resources without prejudice to any obligations arising out of international economic cooperation, based upon the principle of mutual benefit, and international law. In no case may a people be deprived of its own means of subsistence.
3. The States Parties to the present Covenant, including those having responsibility for the administration of Non-Self-Governing and Trust Territories, shall promote the realization of the right of self-determination, and shall respect that right, in conformity with the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations.