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Ban: New global agenda must not leave indigenous people behind
12.10.2015 08:02 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) —
Indigenous people worldwide must not be left behind in the push to achieve a sustainable future for all people and the planet, UN Radio says referring to the UN Secretary-General report made in the city of Cochabamba (Bolivia) within the last week while addressing the Peoples World Conference on Climate Change and the Defence of Life (focused on the views of indigenous peoples and those involved in social movements).
It is to be mentioned, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) admits presently
there are over 370 million indigenous peoples living in 90 countries worldwide.
As to UNDP, Bolivia has the highest percentage of indigenous people in Latin America.
As to the report, while speaking at the Conference, the UN Secretary-General said indigenous people are often among the poorest peoples in their countries.
He added that they are also some of the most vulnerable and marginalized people on Earth.
Reportedly, Mr. Ban listed challenges facing indigenous populations such as inadequate access to education and housing as well as widespread violence against women.
It is to be reminded, the last month world leaders had adopted a new global development plan for the next 15 years that seeks to eradicate extreme poverty, promote greater equality and protect the planet.
As to the report, Mr. Ban described Agenda 2030 as a concrete plan for ending poverty everywhere.
He stressed it also must be implemented in ways that are culturally appropriate in order to meet the needs of indigenous people and their concepts of well-being.
Indigenous peoples, he said, «must not be left behind.»
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