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Report Of The Expert Mechanism On The Rights Of Indigenous Peoples On Its Second Session: Full Report
Geneva, 10-14 August 2009
Chairperson-Rapporteur: Jannie LASIMBANG
The Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples held its second
session from 10 to 14 August 2009. All five members of the Expert Mechanism were
present. Participants in the session included: representatives of States, United Nations
bodies and specialized agencies, non-governmental organizations, academics and a
large number of indigenous peoples. The participation of some of the indigenous
peoples was funded through the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous
Populations.
The Expert Mechanism held a discussion on the draft study on lessons learned
and challenges to achieve the implementation of the right of indigenous peoples to
education, in order to finalize the study. It also held a discussion on the United
Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, addressing (a) the
implementation of the Declaration at the regional and national levels, and (b) specific
provisions in the Declaration identifying remedies for infringements of rights (rights
to adjudication, remedies, repatriation, redress and compensation).
The Expert Mechanism adopted the study on the right of indigenous peoples to
education and adopted six proposals. Five of the proposals are addressed to the
Human Rights Council and relate to the following topics: a suggested thematic study
on indigenous peoples’ right to participate in decision-making; human rights
institutions and mechanisms; consideration of indigenous peoples’ rights during the
Human Rights Council sessions; the Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Populations; and
follow-up to the Durban Review Conference. The sixth proposal related to the United
Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and was addressed to
United Nations specialized agencies.
Download the full report here (.pdf).
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