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Paragraph Number: 96
Session: 16 (2017)
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In the light of the proclamation of the International Year, the Permanent Forum invites Member States, in close cooperation with indigenous peoples, UNESCO and other relevant agencies of the United Nations system, to participate actively in the planning of the Year, including by organizing national and international expert meetings to raise awareness of and plan specific activities for the Year, and securing additional and adequate funding for the successful preparation and implementation of the Year, including by providing support for the establishment of an indigenous-led fund dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of indigenous languages.
Area of Work: Indigenous Languages
Paragraph Number: 96
Session: 4 (2005)
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The Forum recommends that the Inter-Agency Support Group on Indigenous Issues organize a workshop on policies and best practices of engaging indigenous youth and children on prevention of suicide among them and report to the Forum at its next session (2006)
Area of Work: Indigenous Children and Youth, Health
Addressee: General Assembly
Paragraph Number: 47
Session: 13 (2014)
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The Permanent Forum further urges the General Assembly to proclaim an international year of the world’s indigenous children and youth.
Area of Work: Indigenous Children and Youth
Addressee: UNICEF, Member States
Paragraph Number: 47
Session: 12 (2013)
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The Permanent Forum takes notes of the recent publication of the adolescent-friendly version of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples by UNICEF, the Forum and the Global Indigenous Youth Caucus. The Forum recommends that UNICEF, Member States and indigenous peoples translate this publication into all languages, in particular indigenous languages. The Forum also recommends that Member States, indigenous peoples and others use this publication in the curricula of studies of indigenous and non-indigenous youth.
Area of Work: Indigenous Children and Youth
Addressee: UNESCO, Member States
Paragraph Number: 96
Session: 7 (2008)
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The Permanent Forum invites UNESCO to call jointly for a world conference on linguistic diversity, indigenous languages, identity and education. The United Nations Member States are encouraged to provide political and financial support for such a conference.
Area of Work: Indigenous Languages
