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Addressee: Member States, intergovernmental systems, international financial institutions and the private sector

Paragraph #69Session #4 (2005)

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The Forum recommends that Member States, the intergovernmental system, international financial institutions and the private sector respect and adhere to the principle of free, prior and informed consent in all matters affecting indigenous peoples

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UNESCO's current Medium-term Strategy (2002-2007), emphasizes that efforts will be made to ensure the "full participation of minorities and marginalized and vulnerable groups in devising, implementing, and monitoring policies and actions which direclty affect them" through an interdisciplinary approach. In response to the request of the 172nd session of the UNESCO Executive Board that dialogue among and with indigenous peoples be reinforced in the 2006/2007 biennium, UNESCO initiated a new program on constructing mutual consent with indigenous peoples on policies and actions concerning their development. It intends to build knowledge and capacity in support of intercultural dialogue with indigenous peoples to ensure that their aspirations and visions are reflected in local devleopment strategies and national policies, especially as they relate to cultural diversity issues. Please see E/C.19/2006/6/Add.9 for further details on UNESCO's projects.

Final Report of UNPFII Session 4 (2005)

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Human Rights