Displaying 133 - 135 of 135

Addressee: Member states

Paragraph Number: 63
Session: 20 (2021)
Full Text:

The Permanent Forum notes with concern that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased sexual and reproductive health challenges worldwide and stresses that there is a need for Governments to implement the commitments they made during the summit held in Nairobi in 2019 to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of on the International Conference on Population and Development.

Area of Work: Health

Addressee: Member States

Paragraph Number: 37
Session: 12 (2013)
Full Text:

The high rate of indigenous children who are out of school requires urgent attention, in particular in respect of securing access by girls to high-quality and relevant education that respects the cultures and traditions of the communities and that is responsive to their needs. Given that many indigenous peoples live in regions that have been defined as geographically remote or inaccessible, and many services do not reach such indigenous and/or nomadic communities, there are also serious challenges regarding the long distances required to reach hospitals and health-care centres, which lead to higher maternal and infant mortality rates in indigenous communities. The Permanent Forum urges States to ensure that health and education services reach remote areas and meet the needs of nomadic peoples.

Area of Work: Health, Education

Addressee: UNICEF, UNFPA

Paragraph Number: 76
Session: 10 (2011)
Full Text:

The Permanent Forum commends UNICEF and UNFPA for their work to combat female genital mutilation practices and urges them to continue their efforts with indigenous peoples and their communities.

Area of Work: Indigenous Women and Girls, Health