A/HRC/30/54 Contents Page I. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 3 II. Responses from States and from indigenous peoples ....................................................................... 4 A. National implementation strategies .......................................................................................... 4 B. Self-determination and autonomy ............................................................................................ 5 C. Participation in decision-making and free, prior and informed consent .................................. 6 D. Cultures and languages ............................................................................................................ 7 E. Non-discrimination and equality.............................................................................................. 9 F. Lands, territories and resources ............................................................................................... 9 G. Treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements with States ................................... 10 H. Indigenous women, youth, children, elders, persons with disabilities and any other vulnerable groups ..................................................................................................................... 11 Participation of indigenous peoples in the development and implementation of legislative, policy or administrative measures that affect them ........................................... 12 J. Raising awareness about the Declaration................................................................................. 13 K Challenges encountered in adopting measures and implementing strategies to achieve the ends of the Declaration ...................................................................................................... 14 L. Promising practices .................................................................................................................. 15 M. Feedback on the role of the Expert Mechanism ....................................................................... 15 Concluding comments ...................................................................................................................... 16 I. III. 2