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Addressee: Special Committee on Decolonization
Paragraph Number: 58
Session: 7 (2008)
Full Text:
The Permanent Forum invites the Chairman of the Special Committee to report on the decolonization process within the Pacific region to the Forum at its eighth session in 2009.
Area of Work: Human rights
Addressee: Member States
Paragraph Number: 90
Session: 7 (2008)
Full Text:
The Permanent Forum reiterates its concern about information brought to its attention on continuing violations of human rights of indigenous peoples in various parts of the world, and calls upon all States to fully implement their obligations under the international human rights and humanitarian instruments. The Forum reiterates its call on States to recognize the rights of indigenous peoples constitutionally and legally, to strengthen their institutions for the promotion and protection of the human rights of indigenous peoples and to enhance awareness-raising and capacity-building efforts for government officials.
Area of Work: Human rights
