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Addressee: UNESCO
Paragraph Number: 104
Session: 2 (2003)
Full Text:
The Forum recommends that the national commissions of UNESCO work closely with indigenous experts and representatives with expertise in education, science, culture and communication to increase the participation of indigenous peoples in the activities of UNESCO.
Area of Work: Cooperation
Addressee: Special Rapporteur on violence against women
Paragraph Number: 77
Session: 2 (2003)
Full Text:
The Forum recommends that the Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences pay special attention to the impact of violence against indigenous women, including war-related violence and domestic violence.
Area of Work: Health
Addressee: Intergovernmental organizations
Paragraph Number: 92
Session: 2 (2003)
Full Text:
The Forum appreciates the information provided by the Council of Europe on the ways in which indigenous issues have been addressed in that organization. The Forum recommends that other appropriate regional intergovernmental organizations provide it with information on the ways in which indigenous issues have been addressed in their respective mechanisms for the protection of human rights and invites them to establish contacts with the Forum and to extend their experience with other regions.
Area of Work: Human rights
