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Addressee: UNICEF
Paragraph Number: 61
Session: 10 (2011)
Full Text:
The Permanent Forum acknowledges the equity policy of UNICEF and pays particular attention to vulnerable indigenous children and youth in terms of food security, shelter, health and education. UNICEF, in developing its indigenous peoples policy, should consider the standards set out in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in relation to indigenous children and youth.
Area of Work: Indigenous Children and Youth, Cooperation
Addressee: UN agencies
Paragraph Number: 13
Session: 10 (2011)
Full Text:
The Permanent Forum recommends: (a) using the model of engaging directly with indigenous peoples that is used by the small grants programme delivery mechanism, developed by UNDP since 1992 for implementation of projects at the local level; and (b) strengthen engagement with indigenous peoples in developing innovative tools and methodologies that are suited to and respectful of their cultures and knowledge.
Area of Work: Cooperation
