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

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