A-Z Site Index
Menu
  1. Recommendations Database
  2. Member States, IPOs
  3. Member States, IPOs
Download PDF

Addressee: Member States, IPOs

Paragraph #115Session #6 (2007)

Full Text

The Permanent Forum recommends that relevant States, in cooperation with the indigenous peoples concerned, establish indigenous peoples’ centres in urban areas to address their medical needs and provide legal and other forms of assistance.

Responses

Mexico's National Commission for the Development of Indigenous Peoples (CDI) has 110 Focal Points for Indigenous Development (CCDIs) which, from an operational and administrative standpoint, are an extension of CDI in the indigenous regions. Their main objective is to identify the various problems in indigenous communities with a view to implementing programmes through plans and projects that will bring solutions.

Final Report of UNPFII Session 6 (2007)

Area of Work

Health, Economic and Social Development