Equality and non-discrimination in land tenure decisions |
Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
9. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems |
9.2
Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure
systems that exercise self-governance of land, fisheries and forests should promote and provide equitable, secure and sustainable rights to those resources, with special attention to the provision of equitable access for women. Effective participation of all members, men, women and youth,
in decisions regarding their tenure systems should be promoted through their local or traditional institutions, including in the case of collective tenure systems. Where necessary, communities should be assisted to increase the capacity of their members to participate fully in decision-making and governance of their tenure systems.
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Right to equality and non-discrimination
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UNDRIPUnited Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples |
2
Indigenous peoples and individuals are free and equal to all other peoples and individuals and have the right to be free from any kind of discrimination, in the exercise of their rights, in particular that based on their indigenous origin or
identity.
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Equality and non-discrimination in land tenure decisions |
Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
9. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems |
9.2
Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure
systems that exercise self-governance of land, fisheries and forests should promote and provide equitable, secure and sustainable rights to those resources, with special attention to the provision of equitable access for women. Effective participation of all members, men, women and youth,
in decisions regarding their tenure systems should be promoted through their local or traditional institutions, including in the case of collective tenure systems. Where necessary, communities should be assisted to increase the capacity of their members to participate fully in decision-making and governance of their tenure systems.
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Right to equality and non-discrimination
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UNDRIPUnited Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples |
21.2
States shall take effective measures and, where appropriate, special measures to ensure continuing improvement of their economic and social conditions. Particular attention shall be paid to the rights and special needs of indigenous elders, women, youth, children and persons with disabilities.
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Equality and non-discrimination in land tenure decisions |
Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
9. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems |
9.2
Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure
systems that exercise self-governance of land, fisheries and forests should promote and provide equitable, secure and sustainable rights to those resources, with special attention to the provision of equitable access for women. Effective participation of all members, men, women and youth,
in decisions regarding their tenure systems should be promoted through their local or traditional institutions, including in the case of collective tenure systems. Where necessary, communities should be assisted to increase the capacity of their members to participate fully in decision-making and governance of their tenure systems.
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Right to equality and non-discrimination
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UNDRIPUnited Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples |
22
1. Particular attention shall be paid to the rights and special needs of indigenous elders, women, youth, children and persons with disabilities in the implementation of this Declaration. 2. States shall take measures, in conjunction with indigenous peoples, to ensure that indigenous women and children enjoy the full protection and guarantees against all forms of violence and discrimination To be read also in conjunction with the provisions reported above under "right to land".
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Equality and non-discrimination in land tenure decisions |
Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
9. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems |
9.2
Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure
systems that exercise self-governance of land, fisheries and forests should promote and provide equitable, secure and sustainable rights to those resources, with special attention to the provision of equitable access for women. Effective participation of all members, men, women and youth,
in decisions regarding their tenure systems should be promoted through their local or traditional institutions, including in the case of collective tenure systems. Where necessary, communities should be assisted to increase the capacity of their members to participate fully in decision-making and governance of their tenure systems.
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Right to equality and non-discrimination
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UNDRIPUnited Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples |
44
All the rights and freedoms recognized herein are equally guaranteed to male and female indigenous individuals.
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Equality and non-discrimination in land tenure decisions |
Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
9. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems |
9.2
Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure
systems that exercise self-governance of land, fisheries and forests should promote and provide equitable, secure and sustainable rights to those resources, with special attention to the provision of equitable access for women. Effective participation of all members, men, women and youth,
in decisions regarding their tenure systems should be promoted through their local or traditional institutions, including in the case of collective tenure systems. Where necessary, communities should be assisted to increase the capacity of their members to participate fully in decision-making and governance of their tenure systems.
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Right to participation
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UNDRIPUnited Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples |
18
Indigenous peoples have the right to participate in decision-making in matters which would affect their rights, through representatives chosen by themselves in accordance with their own procedures, as well as to maintain and develop their own indigenous decision-making institutions
|
Equality and non-discrimination in land tenure decisions |
Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
9. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems |
9.2
Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure
systems that exercise self-governance of land, fisheries and forests should promote and provide equitable, secure and sustainable rights to those resources, with special attention to the provision of equitable access for women. Effective participation of all members, men, women and youth,
in decisions regarding their tenure systems should be promoted through their local or traditional institutions, including in the case of collective tenure systems. Where necessary, communities should be assisted to increase the capacity of their members to participate fully in decision-making and governance of their tenure systems.
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Right to participation
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UNDRIPUnited Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples |
19
States shall consult and cooperate in good faith with the indigenous peoples concerned through their own representative institutions in order to obtain their free, prior and informed consent before adopting and implementing legislative or administrative measures that may affect them.
|
Equality and non-discrimination in land tenure decisions |
Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
9. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems |
9.2
Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure
systems that exercise self-governance of land, fisheries and forests should promote and provide equitable, secure and sustainable rights to those resources, with special attention to the provision of equitable access for women. Effective participation of all members, men, women and youth,
in decisions regarding their tenure systems should be promoted through their local or traditional institutions, including in the case of collective tenure systems. Where necessary, communities should be assisted to increase the capacity of their members to participate fully in decision-making and governance of their tenure systems.
|
Right to participation
|
UNDRIPUnited Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples |
32.2
States shall consult and cooperate in good faith with the indigenous peoples concerned through their own representative institutions in order to obtain their free and informed consent prior to the approval of any project affecting their lands or territories and other resources, particularly in connection with the development, utilization or exploitation of mineral, water or other resources.
|
Equality and non-discrimination in land tenure decisions |
Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
9. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems |
9.2
Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure
systems that exercise self-governance of land, fisheries and forests should promote and provide equitable, secure and sustainable rights to those resources, with special attention to the provision of equitable access for women. Effective participation of all members, men, women and youth,
in decisions regarding their tenure systems should be promoted through their local or traditional institutions, including in the case of collective tenure systems. Where necessary, communities should be assisted to increase the capacity of their members to participate fully in decision-making and governance of their tenure systems.
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Right to self-determination
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UNDRIPUnited Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples |
20
1. Indigenous peoples have the right to maintain and develop their political, economic and social systems or institutions, to be secure in the enjoyment of their own means of subsistence and development, and to engage freely in all their traditional and other economic activities.
2. Indigenous peoples deprived of their means of subsistence and development are entitled to just and fair redress.
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Equality and non-discrimination in land tenure decisions |
Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
9. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems |
9.2
Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure
systems that exercise self-governance of land, fisheries and forests should promote and provide equitable, secure and sustainable rights to those resources, with special attention to the provision of equitable access for women. Effective participation of all members, men, women and youth,
in decisions regarding their tenure systems should be promoted through their local or traditional institutions, including in the case of collective tenure systems. Where necessary, communities should be assisted to increase the capacity of their members to participate fully in decision-making and governance of their tenure systems.
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Right to self-determination
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UNDRIPUnited Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples |
3
Indigenous peoples have the right to self-determination. By virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development.
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Equality and non-discrimination in land tenure decisions |
Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
9. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems |
9.7
States should, in drafting tenure policies and laws, take into account the social, cultural, spiritual, economic and environmental values of land, fisheries and forests held under tenure systems of indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems. There should be full and effective participation of all members or representatives of affected communities, including vulnerable and marginalized members, when
developing policies and laws related to tenure systems of indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems
|
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
UNDRIPUnited Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples |
2
Indigenous peoples and individuals are free and equal to all other peoples and individuals and have the right to be free from any kind of discrimination, in the exercise of their rights, in particular that based on their indigenous origin or
identity.
|
Equality and non-discrimination in land tenure decisions |
Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
9. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems |
9.7
States should, in drafting tenure policies and laws, take into account the social, cultural, spiritual, economic and environmental values of land, fisheries and forests held under tenure systems of indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems. There should be full and effective participation of all members or representatives of affected communities, including vulnerable and marginalized members, when
developing policies and laws related to tenure systems of indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems
|
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
UNDRIPUnited Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples |
21.2
States shall take effective measures and, where appropriate, special measures to ensure continuing improvement of their economic and social conditions. Particular attention shall be paid to the rights and special needs of indigenous elders, women, youth, children and persons with disabilities.
|
Equality and non-discrimination in land tenure decisions |
Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
9. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems |
9.7
States should, in drafting tenure policies and laws, take into account the social, cultural, spiritual, economic and environmental values of land, fisheries and forests held under tenure systems of indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems. There should be full and effective participation of all members or representatives of affected communities, including vulnerable and marginalized members, when
developing policies and laws related to tenure systems of indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems
|
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
UNDRIPUnited Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples |
22
1. Particular attention shall be paid to the rights and special needs of indigenous elders, women, youth, children and persons with disabilities in the implementation of this Declaration. 2. States shall take measures, in conjunction with indigenous peoples, to ensure that indigenous women and children enjoy the full protection and guarantees against all forms of violence and discrimination To be read also in conjunction with the provisions reported above under "right to land".
|
Equality and non-discrimination in land tenure decisions |
Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
9. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems |
9.7
States should, in drafting tenure policies and laws, take into account the social, cultural, spiritual, economic and environmental values of land, fisheries and forests held under tenure systems of indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems. There should be full and effective participation of all members or representatives of affected communities, including vulnerable and marginalized members, when
developing policies and laws related to tenure systems of indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems
|
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
UNDRIPUnited Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples |
44
All the rights and freedoms recognized herein are equally guaranteed to male and female indigenous individuals.
|
Equality and non-discrimination in land tenure decisions |
Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
9. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems |
9.7
States should, in drafting tenure policies and laws, take into account the social, cultural, spiritual, economic and environmental values of land, fisheries and forests held under tenure systems of indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems. There should be full and effective participation of all members or representatives of affected communities, including vulnerable and marginalized members, when
developing policies and laws related to tenure systems of indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems
|
Right to participation
|
UNDRIPUnited Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples |
18
Indigenous peoples have the right to participate in decision-making in matters which would affect their rights, through representatives chosen by themselves in accordance with their own procedures, as well as to maintain and develop their own indigenous decision-making institutions
|
Equality and non-discrimination in land tenure decisions |
Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
9. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems |
9.7
States should, in drafting tenure policies and laws, take into account the social, cultural, spiritual, economic and environmental values of land, fisheries and forests held under tenure systems of indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems. There should be full and effective participation of all members or representatives of affected communities, including vulnerable and marginalized members, when
developing policies and laws related to tenure systems of indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems
|
Right to participation
|
UNDRIPUnited Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples |
19
States shall consult and cooperate in good faith with the indigenous peoples concerned through their own representative institutions in order to obtain their free, prior and informed consent before adopting and implementing legislative or administrative measures that may affect them.
|
Equality and non-discrimination in land tenure decisions |
Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
9. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems |
9.7
States should, in drafting tenure policies and laws, take into account the social, cultural, spiritual, economic and environmental values of land, fisheries and forests held under tenure systems of indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems. There should be full and effective participation of all members or representatives of affected communities, including vulnerable and marginalized members, when
developing policies and laws related to tenure systems of indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems
|
Right to participation
|
UNDRIPUnited Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples |
32.2
States shall consult and cooperate in good faith with the indigenous peoples concerned through their own representative institutions in order to obtain their free and informed consent prior to the approval of any project affecting their lands or territories and other resources, particularly in connection with the development, utilization or exploitation of mineral, water or other resources.
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