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Permanent Forum recommends that the Assembly request the Secretary-General to
submit to the Assembly a constructive and comprehensive report, developed with the
full and effective participation of Indigenous Peoples, prior to that Conference, on the
progress made in the implementation of the outcome document and the Alta outcome
document, as well as on challenges and opportunities for further action. It also calls
upon the Assembly to support the preparatory efforts of Indigenous Peoples.
70. The Permanent Forum welcomes the hosting by Mexico in the fall of 2023 of
an international seminar on the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on
the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, at which participants will identify challenges,
progress made and recommendations for concrete actions to be taken at the local and
international levels, and appreciates that invitations will be extended to the Special
Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Expert Mechanism on the Rights
of Indigenous Peoples and the Permanent Forum.
71. Indigenous Peoples noted the absence of disaggregated data that would enhance
the ability to ascertain the situation of Indigenous Peoples and design appropriate
actions. In this regard, the Permanent Forum commends the work being done in the
context of the Indigenous Navigator, which is a framework and set of tools for and by
Indigenous Peoples that allows them to systematically monitor the level of
recognition and implementation of their rights.
72. The Permanent Forum heard the concerns of Indigenous Peoples on the need to
implement its recommendations. It underlines that the implementation of its
recommendations rests primarily with Member States, United Nations entities and the
United Nations system, the private sector and other stakeholders, while underscoring
the role that Indigenous Peoples can play through their advocacy. Nevertheless, the
Permanent Forum intends to analyse how to better ensure the implementation of i ts
recommendations and expects to report back during its twenty-third session. The
Permanent Forum wishes to draw attention to its recommendations database, which
is available at https://unpfii.desa.un.org/recommendations.
73. The Permanent Forum will also consider its programme of work for future
sessions in order to maximize the time allocated for Indigenous Peoples to have their
voices heard. Furthermore, the Permanent Forum recognizes the critical importance
of Indigenous youth in its work and the need to enhance opportunities for their full
and effective participation.
74. The Permanent Forum notes the forthcoming Summit of the Future and
recommends that the Secretary-General ensure the full and effective participation of
Indigenous Peoples.
75. The Permanent Forum welcomes that, as of 3 November 2022, the term
“Indigenous Peoples” is capitalized in the United Nations Editorial Manual. That
update was made in accordance with an agreement made among the Member States
when negotiating General Assembly resolution 77/203. The Permanent Forum urges
that translation in all official languages of the United Nations reflect that update to
the Editorial Manual.
Discussion on the six mandated areas of the Permanent Forum (economic and
social development, culture, environment, education, health and human rights),
with reference to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous
Peoples and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (item 4)
76. The Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues welcomes the report of the
international expert group meeting on the theme “Truth, transitional justice and
reconciliation processes” (E/C.19/2023/3). The Permanent Forum endorses the
recommendations in the report urging Member States to include Indigenous
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