3 two (2) members elected by the National Youth Council; 4 one (1) member elected by the Federation of the Associations of the Disabled. Thus, Madam President, you will notice that these constitutions contain contradictions that are nearly insurmountable obstacles to allow the participation of Batwa in the decision-making bodies. We call on the Forum to pay special attention to our region and especially to ask the Rapporteur on the Rights of Minorities to organize a visit to the Great Lakes region in the period running up to the elections this year. Thank you for your kind attention.

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