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Addressee: Member States

Paragraph Number: 34
Session: 15 (2016)
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The Permanent Forum urges States to take the measures at the national level necessary for the prevention of self-harm and suicide among indigenous children and youth, in particular by promoting the training of experts in the field of psychology who focus on issues specific to indigenous peoples. Such special training should take into account economic, historical, social, ecological and other factors, such as the loss of indigenous languages, cultures and lands.

Area of Work: Indigenous Children and Youth
Paragraph Number: 22
Session: 2 (2003)
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The Forum recommends that both States and indigenous peoples’ organizations consider the inclusion of youth representatives in their delegations attending the annual session of the Forum.

Area of Work: Indigenous Children and Youth