A/HRC/48/54 preventive measures. An initiative implemented by the Shipibo indigenous peoples in Peru was recognized by the regional health authorities and expanded to other departments and regions.78 The Yuqui people of the Plurinational State of Bolivia created a campaign featuring characters adapted from the Yuqui worldview.79 In the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, indigenous organizations are broadcasting COVID-19 information and distributing prevention manuals in 20 languages.80 76. Indigenous organizations in Brazil are using bilingual print, radio, social media and other audiovisual messaging to inform the community of vaccine effectiveness and limitations, and address the spread of misinformation. A Brazilian indigenous leader and one of the first indigenous persons to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in her country, utilized social media to fight against vaccine misinformation, having indigenous doctors and leaders explain vaccine benefits and address concerns. 81 In Kenya, the Government is using the national languages to convey COVID-19 information, which is being further circulated by indigenous radio stations and civil society.82 77. In North America, indigenous peoples have set their own vaccination priorities, which may be different from those of individual states. The Cherokee Nation successfully mobilized its members to combat fears and suspicion of the vaccine by organizing virtual meetings between its citizens, trusted health experts and traditional leaders.83 The Navajo Nation was vaccinating its members faster than any state in the United States: by April 2021, nearly 90 per cent of the population had received at least one vaccine dose and 36 per cent were fully vaccinated. Several Canadian indigenous health organizations have worked in partnership to develop a virtual hub, Maad’ookiing Mshkiki, that provides culturally relevant information on the COVID-19 vaccine and resources on traditional knowledge and healing practices by and for indigenous peoples in Canada.84 E. Collection and disaggregation of data 78. Some indigenous communities are collecting their own COVID-19 data, when States fail to accurately and sensitively disaggregate the data to identify their specific needs, understand challenges and implement measures to move forward with recovery. In most countries, indigenous communities are hampered by COVID-19 statistics that do not reflect the breakdown of patients. Disaggregated data allows for evidence-based, informed decisionmaking with respect to the planning of services and evaluating the effectiveness of policies implemented by both Governments and indigenous organizations. 79. In Paraguay, indigenous organizations are collecting, analysing and publishing data on districts and territories affected by the virus to strengthen the protection and control mechanisms of indigenous communities, and are requesting the authorities to assist communities at risk.85 Indigenous-led data collection initiatives in Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) involve the collection and monitoring of data, updating registries, guaranteeing regular communication 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 16 Radio Programas del Péru, “Ucayali: Replicarán experiencia del “Comando Matico” para luchar contra la COVID-19”, 1 June 2020. See submissions by Cxhab Wala Kiwe-Asociación de Cabildos Indígenas del Norte del Cauca; Federación por la Autodeterminación de los Pueblos Indígenas; Organización Indígena de Antioquia; and Almáciga. See submission by Colectivo de Geografía Crítica del Ecuador and Land is Life. See Fabio Teixeira (Thomson Reuters Foundation), “Virus and fake news: Brazil indigenous leader fights on two fronts”, 28 January 2021. See submission by Ogiek Peoples’ Development Program, p. 4. See Caroline Radnofsky, Matteo Moschella and Corky Siemaszko (NBC), “Native Americans use culture and community to gain tribes’ trust in Covid vaccine”, 3 February 2021. See Steve Inskeep (NPR), “At first wary of vaccine, Cherokee speaker says it safeguards language, culture”, 4 January 2021. See submissions by Cxhab Wala Kiwe-Asociación de Cabildos Indígenas del Norte del Cauca; Federación por la Autodeterminación de los Pueblos Indígenas; and Organización Indígena de Antioquia.