Addressee: Member States, Finland

Paragraph #30Session #18 (2019)

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In accordance with articles 20 and 21 of the Declaration, the Permanent Forum urges States to develop legislation, policies and programmes supporting traditional livelihoods with the full and effective participation of indigenous peoples. In particular, the Forum urges the Government of Finland to renew the Reindeer Herding Act with the full and effective participation of the Sami people

Final Report of UNPFII Session 18 (2019)