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Paragraph Number: 78
Session: 23 (2024)
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The Permanent Forum calls upon African States and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization to safeguard Indigenous Peoples’ languages and to develop culturally appropriate education systems for Indigenous children and youth. The Forum also encourages the development of initiatives to prioritize Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge systems, especially for women and girls.
Area of Work: Indigenous Languages, Education, Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Children and Youth, Indigenous Women and Girls
Addressee: UNESCO
Paragraph Number: 32
Session: 21 (2022)
Full Text:
The Permanent Forum recognizes the crucial role of academia in researching, documenting and teaching indigenous languages. It encourages UNESCO to duly consider and accept UNESCO Chair applications by universities and research institutions with a view to establishing UNESCO Chairs on indigenous languages and other educational initiatives that support the goals of the International Decade.
Area of Work: Indigenous Languages
