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Paragraph Number: 18
Session: 12 (2013)
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The Permanent Forum recalls the recommendations contained in paragraphs 48 and 56 of the report of the international expert group meeting on indigenous youth (E/C.19/2013/3), emphasizing that linguistic education and linguistic sovereignty are of fundamental importance to indigenous peoples. The Forum recommends that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), UNICEF and other competent bodies of the United Nations convene, together with the Forum, a meeting of experts on intercultural matters and bilingual education.

Area of Work: Education
Paragraph Number: 18
Session: 3 (2004)
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The Forum makes the recommendations set out below to United Nations Member States, the United Nations system and indigenous peoples organizations.

Area of Work: Education
Paragraph Number: 29
Session: 9 (2010)
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The Permanent Forum recommends that UNESCO, the Convention on Biological Diversity, UNICEF and other relevant United Nations agencies convene an expert meeting, in conjunction with the Forum, comprising intercultural and educational experts and United Nations agencies to explore themes and concepts related to bilingual, intercultural and multilingual education in the context of teaching in mother tongue indigenous languages.

Area of Work: Education