A/HRC/15/36
C.
Other proposals
Proposal 7. Compilation of recommendations issued within the universal periodic
review process
10.
The Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
(a)
session;
Refers to its earlier proposal, as contained in proposal 3 from its second
(b)
Reiterates that in order to ensure enhanced attention for the rights of
indigenous peoples in the context of the Human Rights Council universal periodic review
(UPR), the Office of the High Commissioner should consider preparing a compilation of
the recommendations issued so far in respect of indigenous peoples in the context of the
UPR process as a useful resource.
Proposal 8. International expert seminar on truth and reconciliation processes
11.
The Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
(a)
Recognizes that national truth and reconciliation processes provide an
important model and mechanism for improved relations between States and indigenous
peoples, and that such processes have the potential to facilitate strengthened recognition
and implementation of the rights of indigenous peoples;
(b)
Encourages the Office of the High Commissioner to consider the possibility
of preparing an international expert group seminar on the relevance of national truth and
reconciliation processes as a mechanism for conflict resolution and reconciliation between
States and indigenous peoples.
Proposal 9. Secretarial support to the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous
Peoples
12.
The Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Recognizes and welcomes the assistance provided by the Office of the High
Commissioner to the Expert Mechanism and encourages Member States and the Office of
the High Commissioner to ensure that adequate human and financial resources are made
available to the Expert Mechanism.
Proposal 10. United Nations specialized agencies
13.
The Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Welcomes the activities undertaken by United Nations organizations and
specialized agencies to promote the rights of indigenous peoples and encourages continued
cooperation between the Expert Mechanism and the agencies in promoting respect for and
full application of the provisions of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of
Indigenous Peoples, in line with article 42 of the Declaration.
III.
A.
Organization of the session
Attendance
14. The Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples held its third session in Geneva
from 12 to 16 July 2010. The members who participated in the session were Catherine Odimba
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