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The Permanent Forum recommends that the United Nations system promote understanding of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples among decision makers, public officials, justice systems, national human rights institutions and non-governmental organizations.
Responses
UN agencies have reported on several initiatives in this regard, including regional seminars on the DEclaration for IPOs and government institutions in the Latin America and Caribbean region.
UNDP reports on dissemination and capacity building initiatives on the Declaration through the Regional Initiative on Indigenous Peoples in Asia, including an international interactive dialogue.
The UN system in Ecuador reports on several initiatives to disseminate the Declaration, including the publication and dissemination to indigenous organizations and leaders and Constituent Assembly members, as well as its translation into 12 indigenous languages.
Final Report of UNPFII Session 7 (2008)
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