A/HRC/24/51 has translated the Declaration into Te Reo Maori and has publicized the content and significance of the Declaration. While different organizations that work in Peru have produced some materials, there is no national campaign to provide understanding of the Declaration. 76. Some States expressed hesitation about directly promoting the Declaration and the rights of indigenous peoples. Burkina Faso notes that its national cultural policy promotes principles of respect, but does not indicate any measures to promote the rights of indigenous peoples. E. Challenges in adopting measures and implementing strategies to attain the goals of the Declaration 77. One of the biggest challenges identified is the lack of awareness and knowledge of the Declaration and other international instruments on the rights of indigenous peoples to ensure the respect for these rights. One State indicated that this lack of knowledge is exacerbated by a lack of larger civil society engagement in indigenous peoples’ rights. Moreover, the rights of indigenous peoples are often not priorities. 78. A few States indicated that a challenge they experienced was a lack of information on how to implement the Declaration. In particular, there was an identified need to improve mechanisms for dialogue and information exchange between the State and indigenous peoples. 79. One State cited the lack of definitional consensus on the meaning of terms such as self-determination, sovereignty and free, prior and informed consent as an impediment to the practical implementation of the Declaration. 80. Another main challenge identified was the cost of implementing the Declaration and the limited resources available to undertake this work. Specifically, the cost of land demarcation and titling was identified. One State indicated that the remoteness of indigenous communities poses challenges to access to and timely delivery of goods and services, as well the inherent prohibitive costs in delivering these goods and services. In addition, there are challenges in preserving and publishing State materials in all of the many indigenous languages that may exist within a single State. 81. Another challenge identified was the need for regional variances in implementation. Specifically, each Government’s policies are not organized in the same manner. Moreover, each indigenous people has its own history, culture, needs and perspectives. 82. One State indicated that it is a challenge to develop national legislation. Further, there is a need to incorporate and implement international commitments in public policies. Also, one State expressed concern because there is a need to ensure that policies developed for indigenous peoples also contribute to the development of the national society. 83. One State indicated that it is a challenge to ensure consistency across states due to the constitutional division of legislative powers between federal and state governments. 84. A major challenge discussed was in relation to monitoring and enforcement of laws, particularly mining and forestry laws. One State indicated that it is a challenge to prevent unethical foreign researchers and non-governmental organizations from misappropriating indigenous peoples’ intellectual property rights and traditional knowledge. 85. Some States did not identify any challenges but rather reiterated the rights enjoyed by indigenous peoples within the State. 15

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