E/CN.4/2005/88/Add.2 page 21 84. Of particular concern are the conditions of indigenous people who have been internally displaced or who are refugees from the violence, in particular women and children. 85. There have been delays in implementing the constitutional provisions on the establishment and consolidation of indigenous reserves and cabildos. Indigenous jurisdiction is still a fragile part of Colombia’s justice system. 86. Some economic development programmes, including certain commercial farming, forestry, mining and oil-drilling activities, have had adverse effects on the living conditions of the indigenous communities involved. 87. The social and human development indicators of the indigenous peoples are still below the national average. The various State social programmes for indigenous peoples have had little impact on their communities owing to the lack of resources, trained personnel or the necessary institutional mechanisms. 88. The indigenous peoples demand that the armed groups respect their neutrality in the internal conflict; they are making efforts to carry through their own development plans, which require support of various kinds that is at present lacking. 89. Specifically, the indigenous organizations and communities demand the application of constitutional principles, the implementation of the relevant legislation and compliance with the rulings of the Constitutional Court and of the international human rights bodies. V. RECOMMENDATIONS A. Recommendations to the Government Conflict, human rights and international humanitarian law 90. The State and the armed groups have an obligation to comply at all times with international humanitarian law and to respect human rights. It is suggested that a broadbased independent commission be established to ensure full compliance. 91. Priority should be given to the indigenous peoples’ demand that all the armed groups respect their neutral and demilitarized zones. Indigenous peace zones, free from all military operations and subject to international supervision, should be created as a matter of urgency. Internally displaced persons 92. The displaced indigenous population, and women and children in particular, should be accorded priority attention by the State and international organizations. Women, particularly mothers, should receive special assistance. 93. It is vital to secure food supplies for indigenous communities, and in particular for the displaced populations in conflict zones, and to ensure the free passage of food aid to the neediest groups.