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Paragraph Number: 115
Session: 6 (2007)
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The Permanent Forum recommends that relevant States, in cooperation with the indigenous peoples concerned, establish indigenous peoples’ centres in urban areas to address their medical needs and provide legal and other forms of assistance.

Area of Work: Health, Economic and Social Development

Addressee: UNCTs

Paragraph Number: 115
Session: 7 (2008)
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A recommendation that UN country teams involve members of the Forum in dialogue processes with indigenous peoples.

Area of Work: Economic and Social Development

Addressee: IFAD

Paragraph Number: 021 (Session 9 Appendix)
Session: 8 (2009)
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The Permanent Forum takes note of the difficulties mentioned in the IFAD report and during the in-depth dialogue regarding engagement with partners whose approach may not be favourable to indigenous issues. The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples has been acknowledged by IFAD as an important instrument to promote a strong focus on indigenous peoples with its partners. The Permanent Forum recommends that IFAD use the Declaration actively and engage in a constructive dialogue regarding indigenous peoples’ issues, even if its partners demonstrate a lack of interest or a less-than-positive attitude.

Area of Work: Methods of Work