One of the key elements in a formal document to the United Nations is giving particular attention to the epidemic of violence against indigenous women, including Indian and Alaska Native women in the United States. The United Nations is prepared to adopt a formal document that will commit the UN and member states to take that will commit the UN and member states to take a number of actions to put into effect and encourage compliance with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which was adopted in 2007. This UN action is set to take place as part of the two-day UN World Conference on Indigenous Peoples in New York City. The Conference document is expected to be adopted by consensus, without a vote, after months of drafting and consultations among member states of the UN and indigenous peoples from around the world, including more than 100 Indian tribes from the United States, as well as First Nations from Canada, and Indian nations from Central and South America. Key elements of the outcome document: Initiating a process to create a permanent body in the UN system that will monitor and encourage implementation of the Declaration; Considering options for a General Assembly decision to make it possible for Indian tribal governments and other indigenous governments to participate in UN meetings on a permanent basis; Giving particular attention to the epidemic of violence against indigenous women, including Indian and Alaska Native women in the United States; and Measures to respect and protect places sacred to Indian and other indigenous nations and peoples.
Posted on: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 16:12:36 +0000
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