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RIGHTS AIPP AIPP Regional Capacity Building Program - Training Manual on the UNDRIP 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