Keep in mind that the normative recognition for specific population groups has generally been
the product of their demands and needs, therefore, it is necessary to protect the right to
participate as a guarantee of development and implementation of inclusive legislation on
educational issues .
Recommendations:
The adoption of instruments such as the right to consultation prior, free and informed (OIT
Convention 169) in the formulation and implementation of policies, plans, programs and
educational projects can be a strategy to follow with States to give a binding character this
right, ensuring the full participation, and respect for the cultures of the people directly
affected.
And insist on the promotion among all Member States of the adoption of instruments of
further progress in the recognition of rights to the people as the UN declaration on indigenous
peoples - that Colombia abstained from ratification-. But it is also necessary to emphasize to
the United Nations system that instruments such as the declaration must also be
implemented for people of African descent in the Americas, meaning the inclusion of 150
million people who have been recognized as an ethnic group, peoples or minorities for their
State.
3 and 4 Consideration:
The State and governments in Colombia have often confused the right to education with
educational, ethnic education with the coverage of educational services. When organizations
and leaders ask for the right to an appropriate education in accordance with the culture the
government responds with figures on the number of people enrolled by localities where there
is more of an African or indigenous population. On the people Rrom no answer. In all cases
there are no indicators to monitor policies, programs and projects, registration is not
differentiated so there are no reliable data on what the actual state of the afros peoples and
minorities from policies, plans and projects on the right to education on issues such as
access and retention in education levels.
4th consideration:
Affirmative action such as special quotas for the African population in higher education
remain