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Paragraph Number: 66
Session: 6 (2007)
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Moreover, since the lack of civil documentation exposes indigenous peoples to abuse and violation of their rights, the Permanent Forum recommends that States, UNICEF, the Inter-American Development Bank and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) support free and universal civil registration on the basis of free, prior and informed consent of indigenous peoples.

Area of Work: Health

Addressee: UNICEF

Paragraph Number: 66
Session: 2 (2003)
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The Forum recommends that UNICEF prepare a report on indigenous children who have limited or no access to direct health-care services, including recommendations to improve health-care access.

Area of Work: Health

Addressee: WHO

Paragraph Number: 69
Session: 8 (2009)
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The Permanent Forum welcomes the global Stop TB Partnership, which is housed within the World Health Organization (WHO). It urges the Partnership to ensure that indigenous peoples’ concerns are fully included and that they participate in the decision-making body in implementing programmes and projects.

Area of Work: Health

Addressee: WHO

Paragraph Number: 69
Session: 2 (2003)
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The Forum urges WHO to engage in a global consultation with indigenous peoples and others on its participatory research guidelines and seek the advice of the Permanent Forum on the guidelines.

Area of Work: Health