The 46 Operaional Aricles THE CONTENT
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8 Part 2: Articles 6 to 11
These articles affirm the right of every individual among the indigenous peoples to a nation- ality, as well as the right of indigenous peoples to physical existence, integrity and security, and
to full guarantees against genocide, forced population transfer and dislocation, and against the removal of indigenous children from their families and communities. They also affirm the need
for Free, Prior and Informed Consent FPIC in the matter of relocation.
Part 3: Articles 12 to 14
This part proclaims rights connected with the cultural, spiritual and linguistic identity of indigenous peoples. It affirms the right of indigenous peoples to practice and revitalize their
cultures and traditions; to manifest, practice, develop and teach their spiritual and religious tra- ditions, customs and ceremonies; to revitalize, use, develop and transmit to future generations
their histories, oral traditions, languages, etc.
This part also mentions the responsibility of states to address grievances and provide re- dress mechanisms, developed in conjunction with indigenous peoples.
Part 4: Articles 15 to 16
This part enumerates various rights related to education and information: the right to set up indigenous educational institutions; the right of access to education in indigenous languages and
cultures; the right of access to the mass media; the right to appropriate portrayal of indigenous culture in such media.
This part also mentions the responsibility of states to take special and effective measures in order to implement the said rights.
Part 5: Article 17
This part is about international labour law and national labour legislation concerning stan- dards and guarantees against child labour and other violations of labour standards.
Part 6: Articles 18 to 24
This part enumerates the various rights of indigenous peoples related to decision-making and development. It stresses the need for the participation or representation of indigenous peo-
ples in legislative, administrative and other decision-making processes, and for FPIC.
This part elaborates on the rights of indigenous peoples to the maintenance and develop- ment of their political, economic and social institutions; to economic upliftment and social ser-
vices without discrimination; to traditional medicine as well as access to health services. It also elaborates on the special needs and the development of indigenous women, elders, youth, chil-
dren and persons with disabilities. It provides for guarantees against all forms of violence and discrimination.
Part 7: Articles 25 to 34
This part deals with the rights of indigenous peoples to their lands and territories and the resources these hold, and to the conservation of their environment. It also deals with the rights
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of indigenous peoples to the integrity and conservation of their genetic resources, traditional knowledge, science and technology, culture and identity.
The principle of FPIC regarding projects affecting indigenous lands and other resources is reiterated. Military activities are prohibited from the lands or territories of indigenous peoples
unless justified by a significant threat to public interest, or freely agreed to or requested by the indigenous peoples concerned.
Part 8: Article 35
This part upholds the right of indigenous peoples to define the responsibilities of individuals to their communities.
Part 9: Articles 36 to 37
This part deals with the rights of indigenous peoples across borders, and in relation to states with whom they have forged treaties.
Part 10: Articles 38 to 46
This section is composed of general provisions. It deals with the obligation of states to take effective and appropriate measures, including legislation, in order to achieve the purposes of the
Declaration. It also specifies the right of indigenous people to have access to financial and tech- nical assistance from states and through international cooperation; the right to have access to
and prompt decision through just and fair procedures for the resolution of conflicts and disputes with states or other parties. It provides for the organs and specialized agencies of the UN system
and other intergovernmental organizations to contribute to the full realization of the provisions of the Declaration. It promotes respect for, full application of, and follow-up on the effectiveness
of the Declaration by the UN and its bodies, including the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues PFII.