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Other issues
116. The Special Rapporteur wishes to draw attention to the special risk to their
survival faced by indigenous peoples and nations with few members. She recommends
that a proper dialogue be initiated with those peoples and their legitimate
representatives on issues related to concessions that affect their lands and the titling of
their traditional territories, among other matters.
117. It is essential to work with the indigenous peoples on specific policies for
indigenous youth, taking into account the troubling reports of migration and youth
suicide.
118. The Special Rapporteur wishes to remind the private sector of its responsibility
to respect the rights of indigenous peoples and recommends that it develop humanrights impact studies in accordance with international standards and the Guiding
Principles on Business and Human Rights, in cooperation with indigenous peoples.
119. Legislation should be strengthened to ensure that radio frequencies are
reserved for indigenous media and to provide training and funding in support of these
initiatives.
To the United Nations System
120. The Special Rapporteur recommends that the rights of indigenous peoples be
included in the plans and annual budgets of the United Nations Development
Assistance Framework (UNDAF) 2019–2022 and encourages the United Nations
system in Ecuador to work with the Government and the indigenous peoples on the
development of indicators and collection of disaggregated data on the situation of
indigenous peoples.
121. The Special Rapporteur recommends that the United Nations, in particular UN
Women, should work jointly with indigenous women to defend their rights, taking
into account their own priorities.
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