A/HRC/24/51 create a hierarchy among populations within the State and thus does not explicitly consider the Declaration when devising new laws and policies. D. Initiatives to raise awareness of the Declaration at community and government levels 67. State responses indicated several direct measures to raise awareness of the Declaration. Some States indicated a preference to focus awareness campaigns on general human rights instruments, such as national laws or human rights treaties. Awareness-raising initiatives were aimed at both Government and indigenous peoples. One State emphasized the importance of indigenous peoples knowing their rights and Governments knowing the Declaration. There were a few examples where education and training on indigenous peoples’ rights was part of the awareness initiatives. 68. The Mexican Commission for the Development of Indigenous Peoples has disseminated the Declaration within the Government and been instrumental in the translation of the Declaration into 18 indigenous languages. 69. The Congo has focused awareness-raising on national and international human rights and indigenous peoples’ rights instruments. During “Parliamentary days” there were efforts taken to educate Congolese parliamentarians on the rights of indigenous peoples and the Declaration was explained to the parliamentarians. 70. The Ministry of External Relations of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, with the ILO South America Regional Office, developed a series of workshops on “The scope of the ILO Convention 169: Challenges for application and implementation and strategies for action”. These workshops were directed at various officials in Bolivia, public servants and indigenous peoples. Bolivia has also created and distributed materials (books, pamphlets and audiovisual material) on collective rights. 71. Chile has a programme, “Strengthening national capacities for conflict prevention and intercultural management in Chile”, which includes support for activities whose purpose is the dissemination of information and training related to indigenous peoples’ rights recognized by international law with an emphasis on ILO Convention No. 169. 72. France indicated that it has an ambassador for human rights and that on the International Day of Indigenous People, round tables were organized as well as cultural events held in Guyana. 73. Following the enactment of the Amerindian Act in Guyana, there was a recognized need for education and awareness for the Village Councils and community members. Several training programmes have been conducted and an “Amerindian Act Made Simple” brochure was published and distributed to all leaders and community members, which provided a non-technical explanation of the law. The Government of Guyana also executes capacity-building programmes and workshops for government employees. As well, indigenous leaders can seek clarification of the Amerindian law during their biennial meetings. 74. The national human rights institution of Australia developed an overview, a community guide and a poster on the Declaration, which sought to highlight practical examples of how the Declaration can benefit indigenous Australians. 75. A few States indicated that, while they were not taking action to promote the Declaration, information on the Declaration is distributed by other organizations within the State. With the announcement of support for the Declaration, there was widespread publicity of the Declaration in New Zealand. The New Zealand Human Rights Commission 14