Read a joint response from indigenous groups about the talks.

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

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.

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

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

The film focuses on several descendants of indigenous groups who all live in Buenos Aires.

Research would address the particular vulnerabilities of children from migrant, indigenous, minority and other groups.

Well into the twentieth century, indigenous groups were effectively deprived of a vote and a voice.

Music Indigenous musical styles of Venezuela are exemplified by the groups Un Solo Pueblo and Serenata Guayanesa.

History The area of modern Bogotá was first populated by groups of indigenous people who migrated from Mesoamerica.

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.

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.

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.

Ethnic groups Historically, indigenous British people were thought to be descended from the various ethnic groups that settled there before the 11th century the Celts, Romans, Anglo Saxons, Norse and the Normans.

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

In Mexico the Government provides assistance to 1,145,000 pupils from 47 indigenous groups in the form of 50,300 teachers in 19,000 educational centres through its bilingual and intercultural education programme the academic performance of indigenous pupils, however, falls far below that of the non indigenous population.

Canada took its human rights obligations seriously and sought to address issues in an open and transparent fashion, involving indigenous groups themselves.

The measures prioritize Brazilian women of African descendant, indigenous women, women head of the family and other excluded or marginalized women groups.

The forthcoming elections would provide a further opportunity to increase the participation of various ethnic and indigenous groups in Nepal's democratically elected institutions.

(g) Allegations of torture and ill treatment of certain other vulnerable groups, such as members of the indigenous communities, sexual minorities and women

Local authorities are the lead actors, but citizens' groups, faith based organizations, youth networks, indigenous groups, women's organizations, non governmental organizations, the private sector and research and educational institutions all have an important role to play.

Ethnic minorities in Venezuela consist of groups that descend mainly from African or indigenous peoples 2.8 identified themselves as black and 0.7 as afrodescendiente (Afro descendant), 2.6 claimed to belong to indigenous peoples, and 1.2 answered other races .

In this regard, the Committee invites the State party to provide information on the settlement of cases of conflicting interests relating to indigenous lands and resources, particularly those in which indigenous groups have been displaced from their lands.

Dam opponents, including vocal indigenous environmental groups, have waged a seemingly successful battle to protect Tiger Leaping Gorge and the Salween (the Nu River).

Among the political tasks these broader groups are beginning to broach are strategies to defeat terrorism without alienating the region s large, indigenous Muslim population.

At times, almost entire groups of people, such as indigenous people and ethnic minorities who suffer from social exclusion, remain entrenched in dire poverty.

Responsibility was also attributed to the guerrilla groups in selective killings of and death threats against public officials, teachers and indigenous persons, among others.

The systems of formal education historically provided by the State or religious or private groups have been a two edged sword for indigenous peoples.

(b) Issues where the concept was well understood but where there were particular implications for certain groups, including but not confined to indigenous people.

In the case of Guatemala, the number of indigenous people in all age groups completing primary education is lower than the number of indigenous people, even though this traditional gap is gradually narrowing, reflecting a positive but slow trend.

Some indigenous organizations argued that the peace accords had been violated in spirit, because the new law grouped the problem of indigenous people with that of other groups in society women, for example who are also victims of discrimination.

To its scattered ethnic groups, it performed the twin roles of referee and bouncer, pacifying indigenous rivalries and protecting pint sized nations from predatory states.

Protecting women and children from violence and trafficking and ensuring the safety of groups, such as refugees and indigenous peoples, are of the utmost importance.

The Constitution of Ecuador recognized the collective rights of indigenous peoples, as well as the individual rights of Ecuadorians who belonged to indigenous groups, and the Government had solemnly and steadfastly embraced the challenge to make those rights a reality.

The government as well as the power groups that finance most of the congressmen want to have the indigenous land , which are rich with natural resources.

The urban poor usually have very low access to water and sanitation services, and pockets of people such as indigenous groups often have even lower access.

The Dalit Commission and Women's Commission were involved in the implementation of programmes for the development of indigenous groups, in collaboration with all stakeholders in society.

On the day that the indigenous groups occupied the Congress, the Front presented a petition calling for it to be put into effect as soon as possible.

Whether it's through images of indigenous groups in Brazil living in urban spaces, or Chinese communities living in Egypt, Badawi's work shows how these encounters take place.