3 two (2) members elected by the National Youth Council;
4 one (1) member elected by the Federation of the Associations of the Disabled.
Thus, Madam President, you will notice that these constitutions contain contradictions that are nearly
insurmountable obstacles to allow the participation of Batwa in the decision-making bodies. We call
on the Forum to pay special attention to our region and especially to ask the Rapporteur on the
Rights of Minorities to organize a visit to the Great Lakes region in the period running up to the
elections this year.
Thank you for your kind attention.