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Addressee: International bodies; Member States
Paragraph Number: 56
Session: 23 (2024)
Full Text:
The Forum urges international bodies and national Governments to allocate funding and develop policies for training and certifying interpreters in Indigenous Peoples’ languages, ensuring that they receive equitable compensation and support. These measures are vital for maintaining linguistic heritage and promoting inclusivity and equity in public services and judicial proceedings.
Area of Work: Funding and Resources, Indigenous Languages
Addressee: African States
Paragraph Number: 79
Session: 23 (2024)
Full Text:
The Permanent Forum reiterates its call upon African Member States to extend invitations to the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples and other mandate holders to conduct country visits to foster transparent and constructive dialogue. The Forum notes the invitations from the Governments of Namibia and the United Republic of Tanzania to the Special Rapporteur to undertake country visits and invites Member States to provide financial support to realize these visits.
Area of Work: Cooperation, Human Rights
