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As the world celebrates International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples today, the European Union (EU) condemns the continued discrimination against and unequal treatment of indigenous peoples around the world.This is according to a press statement issued by European Union (EU) Delegation to Guyana yesterday.According to the EU, it celebrates Indigenous peoples’ rich cultural heritage, and pays tribute to the enormous contribution their traditions and knowledge have made to the world’s cultural heritage. The bloc has always been a staunch supporter of the 2007 United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The Declaration is a key tool for promoting human rights,Chicago Cubs Travis Wood Jersey, but the challenge remains in putting it into practice.As such, in light of the discrimination,Cheap NFL Jerseys, the EU pays tribute to defenders of indigenous peoples’ rights, who in many countries are exposed to particular risks and acute repression,Jesus Duenas Mexico Jersey, as shown by numerous international reports, including reports by the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders.“The EU seeks to integrate human rights into all aspects of its external policies. The EU raises the rights of indigenous peoples wherever relevant in its political dialogues with third countries and regional organisations, and at multilateral forums such as the United Nations. It also gives financial support to civil society projects, to indigenous peoples’ delegates at UN bodies and relevant activities of the ILO (International Labour Organization),” the release stated.According to the statement, this year, the EU has launched a call for proposals under the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) with the aim of promoting rights of indigenous peoples. It is also committed to review and further develop its policy in the run-up to the 2014 World Conference on Indigenous Peoples.It was noted that the EIDHR call has also been launched locally in Guyana and advertisements have been published requesting interested civil society parties to submit proposals by October 21, 2013.The EU Delegation in Guyana will host an information session of the guidelines for applications next Thursday, August 15, 2013,Boston Red Sox Ted Williams Jersey, from 10:00 am at 11 Sendall Place Stabroek,Matt Holliday Cardinals Jersey, Georgetown.According to the release,Luis Suarez Jersey, Head of Delegation of the EU in Guyana, Ambassador Robert Kopecký calls on eligible civil society partners to grab the opportunity under this latest EIDHR call for proposals, remarking that,Pierre Turgeon Jersey, ‘’it is an excellent way to build capacity in promoting democracy and human rights.’’He outlined that the objectives are to pursue common agendas for human rights and democratic reform; build towards consensus on disputed or controversial areas of policy; enhance political representation and participation; enhance the inclusiveness and pluralism of civil society and support activities aimed at promoting the issues covered by EU guidelines on Human Rights.He also hails the unique existence of the Amerindian Act and is ready to complement governmental, civil societies, Guyanese businesses and the very Indigenous groups’ efforts regarding its implementation. |
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