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Addressee: Member States
Paragraph Number: 46
Session: 13 (2014)
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The Permanent Forum also urges States to fund and deliver training in suicide prevention and mental health awareness to all teaching and non-teaching staff in all schools attended by indigenous children. The development of localized training programmes adapted to each culture consistent with articles 11, 14, 15 and 31 should be encouraged.
Area of Work: Health, Education
Addressee: Member States
Paragraph Number: 58
Session: 16 (2017)
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The Permanent Forum recommends that States provide financial support to the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples to facilitate the participation of indigenous youth in key United Nations meetings and processes most relevant to indigenous issues.
Area of Work: Indigenous Children and Youth
Addressee: UN System, Member States, NGOs
Paragraph Number: 58
Session: 5 (2006)
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The Permanent Forum is deeply concerned that the problems and discrimination facing indigenous children and youth are not reflected in the Millennium Development Goals, and it urges States and United Nations organizations to develop culturally sensitive policies, programmes and projects that fully incorporate indigenous children and youth into achieving the Goals.
Area of Work: Indigenous Children and Youth, MDGs
Addressee: Member States
Paragraph Number: 46
Session: 4 (2005)
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Sport and physical education are an essential element of quality education, and promote positive values and skills which have a quick but lasting impact on young people. Sports activities and physical education generally make school more attractive and improve attendance.
Area of Work: MDGs, Education
