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Indigenous groups typically belong to the poorest economic strata.

(b) Principal theme, Utilization of indigenous peoples' lands by non indigenous authorities, groups or individuals for military purposes

He pointed out that a definition of indigenous peoples could lead to the de facto exclusion of certain indigenous groups.

Those minority groups may be, for example, indigenous people or foreign residents.

Indigenous peoples are among the world's most socially marginalized and dispossessed groups.

Another sector characterized by large migratory flows of indigenous groups is hazardous agriculture.

Indigenous groups have complained about receiving less government support and funding than transmigrants.

Moreover, in depth studies were promoted and special studies on vulnerable population groups, including indigenous peoples and ethnic groups, were undertaken.

There were also numerous incidents between the Tutsi and the indigenous ethnic groups , especially the Hunde, Nande and Nyanga ethnic groups.

Among the groups most at risk and in need of protection are indigenous peoples.

The rebels also raped women belonging to indigenous ethnic groups, as acts of war.

The ethnic, religious or linguistic minorities or indigenous groups existing within the State party s jurisdiction

Specifically why do we find children from specific indigenous groups in certain sectors of child labour?

Other population groups (indigenous people, fathers, women apos s organizations, technical and administrative personnel and others)

88. The DPI Focal Point on Indigenous Issues maintains regular contact with indigenous groups through monthly meetings held in New York with the NGO Committee on the Decade of the World apos s Indigenous People.

37. There were 16 indigenous ethnic groups in Argentina, accounting for 1.5 per cent of the population.

An indigenous participant from Asia said that there were many different groups of indigenous peoples in Nepal, but that they were known as nationalities in the Nepalese context.

An indigenous representative from Africa gave some information about research activities on indigenous and ethnic communities in Africa and asked the United Nations to call for a second African international conference in order to allow the different tribes, ethnic groups, indigenous communities, and cultural and social groups to determine the basis of their coexistence.

The report highlights the fact that indigenous groups are rarely included in planning and processes and supports that (indigenous) representatives need to be part of the policy design process .

All indigenous groups in the Chaco were expelled from their traditional land by cattle ranchers or industrial enterprises.

37. Mr. Bengoa mentioned that the indigenous groups in Latin America often shared the same characteristics as minorities.

As indigenous peoples and minorities shared common characteristics, it was difficult categorically to separate them into distinct groups.

The Working Group decided that its principal theme at its twenty fourth session would be Utilization of indigenous peoples' lands by non indigenous authorities, groups or individuals for military purposes .

In some Ibero American countries, indigenous and Afro descendant people account for a significant proportion of the groups concerned.

Policies are aimed at the most vulnerable groups, including the rural population and, within this group, our indigenous peoples.

In recognition that some groups of children are missing out , indigenous children are a particular focus of the Agenda.

It appeals to all illegal armed groups to respect the identity and integrity of these minorities and indigenous communities.

It chiefly affects the indigenous population, so that it constitutes a public health problem for highly marginalized population groups.

Special attention may be given to groups such as pastoralists and indigenous people and their relation to natural resources.

Continuing support was also being provided for education systems developed for and by uprooted indigenous groups during the conflict.

The three levels of basic education are provided through services adapted to the linguistic and cultural needs of the country's indigenous groups, inhabitants of remote rural areas, and migrant groups.

Efforts must be made to raise and include the voices of special groups such as women, youth and indigenous peoples.

Accordingly, project design and execution should seek to strengthen the capacity of indigenous groups to undertake and implement development projects.

304. Concern was expressed over the persistence of discriminatory practices some involving the authorities directed against members of indigenous groups.

The purpose of his mission to Colombia was to investigate the situation of the indigenous and Afro Colombian population groups.

Following the development of a national plan of action for decent work in Nepal in January 2005, which also highlights the needs of disadvantaged groups, including indigenous peoples, in all policies and programmes, the main elements of a decent work agenda for indigenous groups will now be identified.

Members of the Committee also noted that, in many instances, the oppression of the indigenous communities was due less to the absence of legal rules than to the fact that economic interest groups and local politicians pursued their abusive practices to the detriment of indigenous groups with impunity.

The Commission on Indigenous Peoples had been established not only to study the problem of indigenous groups, but also to work with their leaders to identify solutions to the problems that they faced.

Sixty one groups had been identified as indigenous nationalities on the basis of, inter alia, mother tongue, traditional rights and customs.

Recognizing that profound gaps exist between indigenous women and other groups, which will affect the achievement of the Millennium Developments Goals,

Priority had been given to the protection of the most vulnerable groups, particularly children, the indigenous population and the black population.

18. Her country s population comprised thousands of indigenous ethnic groups, which collectively owned 97 per cent of the country s land resources.

23. Carry out programmes and projects for special groups of women, such as teenage, young, disabled, indigenous, rural and elderly women.

This is the case for refugees, victims of armed conflicts, minorities, indigenous populations, migrant workers, disabled people and other vulnerable groups.