A/HRC/57/47
Contents
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I.
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................
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II.
International legal instruments ......................................................................................................
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III.
Background ...................................................................................................................................
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IV.
Main barriers faced by Indigenous persons with disabilities in the realization of their rights ......
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A.
Racism and racial discrimination ..........................................................................................
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B.
Societal barriers ....................................................................................................................
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C.
Legal and administrative barriers..........................................................................................
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D.
Cultural and language barriers ..............................................................................................
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E.
Access to health care ............................................................................................................
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F.
Support and care systems ......................................................................................................
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G.
Access to education and employment ...................................................................................
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H.
Full and effective participation .............................................................................................
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V.
Psychosocial disabilities ................................................................................................................
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VI.
Indigenous women with disabilities ..............................................................................................
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VII.
Climate change and environmental impact on Indigenous persons with disabilities ....................
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VIII.
Good practices: State and Indigenous-led initiatives ....................................................................
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IX.
Conclusions and recommendations ...............................................................................................
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