Strengthening legislation on the rights of indigenous peoples
- Supporting indigenous rights
- Promoting the rights of indigenous peoples
Context
This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities.
Claim
Governments should incorporate, in collaboration with the indigenous people affected, the rights and responsibilities of indigenous people and their communities in the legislation of each country, suitable to the country's specific situation. Developing countries may require technical assistance to implement these activities.
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SDG
Metadata
Database
Global strategies
Type
(E) Emanations of other strategies
Subject
Content quality
Unpresentable
Language
English
1A4N
J1159
DOCID
12011590
D7NID
212023
Last update
Sep 6, 2018
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