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legislative reforms to enhance the scope for political representation of the
indigenous people, particularly women (Bangladesh); and further ensure
indigenous groups are able to express their views, have access to relevant political
and decision-making processes and are provided with the support necessary to
meaningfully engage on issues that affect them (New Zealand);
63.
Promote a constructive dialogue between authorities and indigenous people and
their organizations and the participation of indigenous people in the formulation
and implementation of laws and programmes affecting their lives and provide
resources to this end (Finland);
64.
Continue and deepen respect for indigenous peoples, recognizing their cultural
wealth and facilitating their participation in national and community issues,
particularly issues of direct concern to them such as property and land use, to
eliminate all discrimination against indigenous persons or indigenous
communities (Uruguay);
65.
Reinforce its efforts to recognize indigenous rights and effectively include them
in Chile’s legal and administrative structure, and address land claims of
indigenous peoples and communities through a process of effective dialogue and
negotiation (Canada);
66.
Take all necessary steps to complete the process of implementation of the
Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention No. 169 (Denmark); continue efforts,
in consultation with indigenous peoples, towards addressing the issue of the rights
of indigenous peoples through the application of Convention No. 169 and the
realization of the principles established in the United Nations Declaration on the
Rights of Indigenous Peoples (Guatemala), particularly ensuring the participation
of indigenous peoples in the political sphere and continuing with the process of
transferring land duly demarcated and titled (Mexico);
67.
Improve effective consultation with indigenous communities before granting
licenses for the economic exploitation of disputed land (Denmark); intensify
efforts to transfer land and to systematically consult with indigenous peoples
before granting licences for economic exploitation (Austria); continue and
strengthen efforts to find a solution that respects the land rights of indigenous
groups and ensures legal protection of their human rights (Sweden);
68.
Continue its efforts to solve the problems of indigenous peoples, in particular
their land issues, and ensure that the Anti-Terrorism Act (Law 18.314) does not
undermine their rights (Azerbaijan);
69.
Not apply the Anti-Terrorism Act to acts related to the non-violent claims of
indigenous peoples (Switzerland);
70.
Take the necessary measures to prevent outlawing or penalizing legitimate and
peaceful activities or social demands by indigenous organizations and peoples and
reinforce the notion that the Anti-Terrorism Act is to be applied only within its
scope and not to acts related to non-violent claims of indigenous peoples, taking
into account the recommendations of the Human Rights Committee
(Netherlands);
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