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Addressee: Member States , non-governmental organizations and other private or public entities and individuals
Paragraph Number: 124
Session: 2 (2003)
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The Forum expresses its support for the work of the Board of Trustees and the Advisory Group of the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Populations and the United Nations Trust Fund for the International Decade of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, urges Governments, non-governmental organizations and other private or public entities and individuals to contribute to the funds and supports the continuation of the activities of the Board of Trustees and Advisory Group of both Funds, which are considered a vital support to indigenous communities worldwide.
Area of Work: Second Decade, Voluntary Fund
Addressee: UNESCO
Paragraph Number: 104
Session: 2 (2003)
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The Forum recommends that the national commissions of UNESCO work closely with indigenous experts and representatives with expertise in education, science, culture and communication to increase the participation of indigenous peoples in the activities of UNESCO.
Area of Work: Cooperation
Addressee: World Bank
Paragraph Number: 118
Session: 2 (2003)
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The Forum recognizes the efforts of the World Bank in the consultation process and the review of its policy on indigenous peoples. The members of the Forum request that the final draft policy be made available to them before its presentation to the Board of the World Bank. The members of the Forum express their great interest in reviewing the draft policy and making recommendations, as well as in meeting with the Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank.
Area of Work: Methods of Work, Cooperation
Addressee: UN agencies, funds and programmes
Paragraph Number: 121
Session: 2 (2003)
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The Forum recommends that executive heads of United Nations agencies, funds and programmes that have not yet done so adopt policies on indigenous peoples and designate focal points for addressing indigenous issues relevant to each respective agency’s mandate in order to facilitate the mainstreaming of indigenous issues within the United Nations system.
Area of Work: Methods of Work, Cooperation
Paragraph Number: 120
Session: 2 (2003)
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The Forum recommends strengthening the mechanisms for collaboration with United Nations agencies and Governments, and monitoring compliance with and the implementation of its recommendations made to United Nations agencies and Governments.
Area of Work: Methods of Work, Cooperation
Addressee: World Bank, PFII and IPOs
Paragraph Number: 119
Session: 2 (2003)
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The Forum recommends that the World Bank continue dialogue and direct consultation with indigenous peoples, and that a permanent dialogue be held among indigenous peoples, the World Bank and the Forum.
Area of Work: Methods of Work, Cooperation
