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Self-determination
Non-discrimination Equal enjoyment of rights and freedoms by male and female indigenous individuals
Art. 44

All the rights and freedoms recognized herein are equally guaranteed to male and female indigenous individuals.

CRC Art. 2

1. States Parties shall respect and ensure the rights set forth in the present Convention to each child within their jurisdiction without discrimination of any kind, irrespective of the child's or his or her parent's or legal guardian's race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national, ethnic or social origin, property, disability, birth or other status.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure that the child is protected against all forms of discrimination or punishment on the basis of the status, activities, expressed opinions, or beliefs of the child's parents, legal guardians, or family members

Special measures to promote capacity building and strengthen leadership of indigenous women (I128)

Process indicator
WCIP para. 17
Disparities in the data concerning the achievement of the SDGs by indigenous women as compared to indigenous men and as compared to non-indigenous women (I31)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 17
Full enjoyment, as a collective or as individuals, of all human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Art. 1

Indigenous peoples have the right to the full enjoyment, as a collective or as individuals, of all human rights and fundamental freedoms as recognized in the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and international human rights law.


Art. 38

States, in consultation and cooperation with indigenous peoples, shall take the appropriate measures, including legislative measures, to achieve the ends of this Declaration.


Art. 46.2

In the exercise of the rights enunciated in the present Declaration, human rights and fundamental freedoms of all shall be respected. The exercise of the rights set forth in this Declaration shall be subject only to such limitations as are determined by law and in accordance with international human rights obligations. Any such limitations shall be non-discriminatory and strictly necessary solely for the purpose of securing due recognition and respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for meeting the just and most compelling requirements of a democratic society.


Art. 46.3

The provisions set forth in this Declaration shall be interpreted in accordance with the principles of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, equality, non-discrimination, good governance and good faith.

Initiatives to promote awareness of UNDRIP among members of legislatures, the judiciary and the civil service undertaken by States (I101)

Process indicator
WCIP para. 7
Ratification of ICCPR; ICESCR, ICERD, CRC, CEDAW; fundamental ILO Conventions, ILO Conventions Nos. 107, 169, American Convention on Human Rights, African Charter on Human and Peoples (I110)

Structural indicator
WCIP para. 4
National action plans developed by States, in consultation and cooperation with indigenous peoples, to achieve the ends of the UNDRIP (I111)

Process indicator
WCIP para. 8
Existence of laws that are in direct violation of indigenous peoples’ rights (I53)

Structural indicator
Implementation of recommendations from the Universal Periodic Review, UN Treaties, UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the ILO supervisory bodies and regional human rights mechanisms concerning the situation of indigenous peoples (I65)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 4
Indigenous peoples and individuals are equal to all other peoples and individuals in the exercise of their rights, in particular that based on their indigenous origin or identity
Art. 2

Indigenous peoples and individuals are free and equal to all other peoples and individuals and have the right to be free from any kind of discrimination, in the exercise of their rights, in particular that based on their indigenous origin or identity.

Proportion of sustainable development indicators produced at the national level with full disaggregation [including with regards to indigenous identity] when relevant to the target, in accordance with the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics (I104)

Process indicator
SDG Indicator: 17.18.1
WCIP para. 19
Special measures within national action plans to promote and protect the rights of indigenous persons with disabilities and continue to improve their social and economic conditions (I130)

Process indicator
WCIP para. 9
Disparities in the data concerning the achievement of the SDGs by indigenous peoples, as compared to other sectors of society (I29)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 17
Proportion of [indigenous] population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law  (I88)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 16.b.1
Cultural integrity
Cultural integrity Effective prevention of and redress for any action which has the aim or effect of depriving them of their integrity as distinct peoples, their cultural values or ethnic identities
Art. 8.1

Indigenous peoples and individuals have the right not to be subjected to forced assimilation or destruction of their culture.

CRC Art. 14

1. States Parties shall respect the right of the child to freedom of thought, conscience and religion.
2. States Parties shall respect the rights and duties of the parents and, when applicable, legal guardians, to provide direction to the child in the exercise of his or her right in a manner consistent with the evolving capacities of the child.
3. Freedom to manifest one's religion or beliefs may be subject only to such limitations as are prescribed by law and are necessary to protect public safety, order, health or morals, or the fundamental rights and freedoms of others.


CRC Art. 30

In those States in which ethnic, religious or linguistic minorities or persons of indigenous origin exist, a child belonging to such a minority or who is indigenous shall not be denied the right, in community with other members of his or her group, to enjoy his or her own culture, to profess and practise his or her own religion, or to use his or her own language.


CRC Art. 31

1. States Parties recognize the right of the child to rest and leisure, to engage in play and recreational activities appropriate to the age of the child and to participate freely in cultural life and the arts.
2. States Parties shall respect and promote the right of the child to participate fully in cultural and artistic life and shall encourage the provision of appropriate and equal opportunities for cultural, artistic, recreational and leisure activity.

Incidents of removal of children, without free, prior and informed consent of the parents or legal custodians [since 2008] (I89)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 14
Right to manifest, practice, develop and teach cultural, spiritual and religious traditions, customs and ceremonies in accordance with international human rights standards.
Art. 12.1

Indigenous peoples have the right to manifest, practise, develop and teach their spiritual and religious traditions, customs and ceremonies; the right to maintain, protect, and have access in privacy to their religious and cultural sites; the right to the use and control of their ceremonial objects; and the right to the repatriation of their human remains.


Art. 15.1

Indigenous peoples have the right to the dignity and diversity of their cultures, traditions, histories and aspirations which shall be appropriately reflected in education and public information.


Art. 34

Indigenous peoples have the right to promote, develop and maintain their institutional structures and their distinctive customs, spirituality, traditions, procedures, practices and, in the cases where they exist, juridical systems or customs, in accordance with international human rights standards.

Prohibition or restrictions in the practice of cultural, spiritual and religious traditions, customs and ceremonies (I82)

Outcome indicator
Fundamental rights and freedoms
Fundamental rights and freedoms Protection against arbitrary deprivation of life, disappearance of individuals, torture and cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment
Art. 7.1

Indigenous individuals have the rights to life, physical and mental integrity, liberty and security of person.

CRC Art. 19

1. States Parties shall take all appropriate legislative, administrative, social and educational measures to protect the child from all forms of physical or mental violence, injury or abuse, neglect or negligent treatment, maltreatment or exploitation, including sexual abuse, while in the care of parent(s), legal guardian(s) or any other person who has the care of the child.
2. Such protective measures should, as appropriate, include effective procedures for the establishment of social programmes to provide necessary support for the child and for those who have the care of the child, as well as for other forms of prevention and for identification, reporting, referral, investigation, treatment and follow-up of instances of child maltreatment described heretofore, and, as appropriate, for judicial involvement.


CRC Art. 20

1. A child temporarily or permanently deprived of his or her family environment, or in whose own best interests cannot be allowed to remain in that environment, shall be entitled to special protection and assistance provided by the State.
2. States Parties shall in accordance with their national laws ensure alternative care for such a child.
3. Such care could include, inter alia, foster placement, kafalah of Islamic law, adoption or if necessary placement in suitable institutions for the care of children. When considering solutions, due regard shall be paid to the desirability of continuity in a child's upbringing and to the child's ethnic, religious, cultural and linguistic background.


CRC Art. 34

States Parties undertake to protect the child from all forms of sexual exploitation and sexual abuse. For these purposes, States Parties shall in particular take all appropriate national, bilateral and multilateral measures to prevent:
(a) The inducement or coercion of a child to engage in any unlawful sexual activity;
(b) The exploitative use of children in prostitution or other unlawful sexual practices;
(c) The exploitative use of children in pornographic performances and materials.


CRC Art. 35

States Parties shall take all appropriate national, bilateral and multilateral measures to prevent the abduction of, the sale of or traffic in children for any purpose or in any form.


CRC Art. 36

States Parties shall protect the child against all other forms of exploitation prejudicial to any aspects of the child's welfare.


CRC Art. 38.2-3

2. States Parties shall take all feasible measures to ensure that persons who have not attained the age of fifteen years do not take a direct part in hostilities.
3. States Parties shall refrain from recruiting any person who has not attained the age of fifteen years into their armed forces.


CRC Art. 39

States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to promote physical and psychological recovery and social reintegration of a child victim of: any form of neglect, exploitation, or abuse; torture or any other form of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment; or armed conflicts. Such recovery and reintegration shall take place in an environment which fosters the health, self-respect and dignity of the child.

Number of verified cases of killing, kidnapping, enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention and torture of [indigenous] journalists, associated media personnel, trade unionists and human rights advocates in the previous 12 months (I119)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 16.10.1
Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age (I123)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 16.1.1
Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause) (I15)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 16.1.2
Protection against community and domestic violence
Art. 22.2

States shall take measures, in conjunction with indigenous peoples, to ensure that indigenous women and children enjoy the full protection and guarantees against all forms of violence and discrimination.

Proportion of women and girls aged 15 years and older subjected to sexual violence by persons other than an intimate partner, in the previous 12 months, by age and place of occurrence (I106)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 5.2.2
WCIP para. 18
Prevalence of harmful traditional practices (I154)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 5.3.2
WCIP para. 18
Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls aged 15 years and older subjected to physical, sexual or psychological violence by a current or former intimate partner, in the previous 12 months, by form of violence and by age group (I50)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 5.2.1
WCIP para. 18
Protection of physical and mental integrity of detained or imprisoned persons and appropriate conditions of detention
Art. 7.1

Indigenous individuals have the rights to life, physical and mental integrity, liberty and security of person.

Incidents of death and physical injury of indigenous individuals resulting from arrests or other acts of apprehending persons by law enforcement officials [since 2008] (I73)

Outcome indicator
Protection of the right to peaceful assembly
Art. 7.1

Indigenous individuals have the rights to life, physical and mental integrity, liberty and security of person.

Incidents of suppression of indigenous peoples’ peaceful assembly contrary to international human rights law [since 2008] (I97)

Outcome indicator
Participation in public life
Citizenship Immediate registration of indigenous children after birth
Art. 6

Every indigenous individual has the right to a nationality.

CRC Art. 7

1. The child shall be registered immediately after birth and shall have the right from birth to a name, the right to acquire a nationality and. as far as possible, the right to know and be cared for by his or her parents.
2. States Parties shall ensure the implementation of these rights in accordance with their national law and their obligations under the relevant international instruments in this field, in particular where the child would otherwise be stateless.

Proportion of children under 5 whose births have been registered with a civil authority, by age (I16)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 16.9.1
Recognized nationality and citizenship of all indigenous individuals
Art. 33.1

Indigenous peoples have the right to determine their own identity or membership in accordance with their customs and traditions. This does not impair the right of indigenous individuals to obtain citizenship of the States in which they live.

Proportion of indigenous individuals with recognized nationality and citizenship (I96)

Outcome indicator
Participation in public affairs Participation of indigenous peoples' representative institutions in decisions that may affect them
Art. 18

Indigenous peoples have the right to participate in decision-making in matters which would affect their rights, through representatives chosen by themselves in accordance with their own procedures, as well as to maintain and develop their own indigenous decision-making institutions.

CRC Art. 12.1

1. States Parties shall assure to the child who is capable of forming his or her own views the right to express those views freely in all matters affecting the child, the views of the child being given due weight in accordance with the age and maturity of the child.

Provisions for direct participation of indigenous peoples’ elected representatives in legislative and appointed bodies (I18)

Structural indicator
WCIP para. 3
Recognition of the right of indigenous peoples to participate in decisions that may affect them, through their representative institutions, in national legislation (I62)

Structural indicator
Universal and equal suffrage
Art. 5

Indigenous peoples have the right to maintain and strengthen their distinct political, legal, economic, social and cultural institutions, while retaining their right to participate fully, if they so choose, in the political, economic, social and cultural life of the State.

Proportion of seats held by [indigenous] women in(a) national parliaments and (b) local governments (I102)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 5.5.1
Proportion of adult indigenous individuals who have the possibility to vote in elections for national and local government (I92)

Outcome indicator
Legal protection, access to justice and remedy
Access to justice and remedy Access to and equality before courts and tribunals
Art. 40

Indigenous peoples have the right to access to and prompt decision through just and fair procedures for the resolution of conflicts and disputes with States or other parties, as well as to effective remedies for all infringements of their individual and collective rights. Such a decision shall give due consideration to the customs, traditions, rules and legal systems of the indigenous peoples concerned and international human rights.

CRC Art. 12.2

2. For this purpose, the child shall in particular be provided the opportunity to be heard in any judicial and administrative proceedings affecting the child, either directly, or through a representative or an appropriate body, in a manner consistent with the procedural rules of national law.

Proportion of indigenous prison inmates as compared to their total proportion of the population (I28)

Outcome indicator
Indigenous peoples and communities have recognized juridical personality with capacity to hold rights, defend/litigate rights and seek remedies for violations (I99)

Structural indicator
Access to remedy for infringement of rights
Art. 40

Indigenous peoples have the right to access to and prompt decision through just and fair procedures for the resolution of conflicts and disputes with States or other parties, as well as to effective remedies for all infringements of their individual and collective rights. Such a decision shall give due consideration to the customs, traditions, rules and legal systems of the indigenous peoples concerned and international human rights.

Possibility to take legal action to litigate rights and seek remedies for violations (I152)

Outcome indicator
Sanctioning of violators of indigenous peoples’ rights to lands and territories (I5)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 24
Incidents of court rulings that provides remedy for infringements of indigenous peoples’ collective rights (I69)

Outcome indicator
Access to translation in legal proceedings
Art. 13.2

States shall take effective measures to ensure that this right is protected and also to ensure that indigenous peoples can understand and be understood in political, legal and administrative proceedings, where necessary through the provision of interpretation or by other appropriate means.

The right to access to translation into indigenous languages in legal proceedings is recognized in the national legislation (I76)

Structural indicator
Consideration of customary law in legal proceedings
Art. 40

Indigenous peoples have the right to access to and prompt decision through just and fair procedures for the resolution of conflicts and disputes with States or other parties, as well as to effective remedies for all infringements of their individual and collective rights. Such a decision shall give due consideration to the customs, traditions, rules and legal systems of the indigenous peoples concerned and international human rights.

Incidents of court rulings, which take into consideration customary law (I71)

Outcome indicator
Public hearing by competent and independent courts
Art. 40

Indigenous peoples have the right to access to and prompt decision through just and fair procedures for the resolution of conflicts and disputes with States or other parties, as well as to effective remedies for all infringements of their individual and collective rights. Such a decision shall give due consideration to the customs, traditions, rules and legal systems of the indigenous peoples concerned and international human rights.

Training courses for judges and legal workers on indigenous peoples’ rights (I7)

Process indicator
Cross-border contacts
Cross-border contact Possibility to maintain cross-border contacts and collaboration with members of the same indigenous people or other indigenous peoples
Art. 36.1

Indigenous peoples, in particular those divided by international borders, have the right to maintain and develop contacts, relations and cooperation, including activities for spiritual, cultural, political, economic and social purposes, with their own members as well as other peoples across borders.

CRC Art. 10

1. In accordance with the obligation of States Parties under article 9, paragraph 1, applications by a child or his or her parents to enter or leave a State Party for the purpose of family reunification shall be dealt with by States Parties in a positive, humane and expeditious manner. States Parties shall further ensure that the submission of such a request shall entail no adverse consequences for the applicants and for the members of their family.
2. A child whose parents reside in different States shall have the right to maintain on a regular basis, save in exceptional circumstances personal relations and direct contacts with both parents. Towards that end and in accordance with the obligation of States Parties under article 9, paragraph 1, States Parties shall respect the right of the child and his or her parents to leave any country, including their own, and to enter their own country. The right to leave any country shall be subject only to such restrictions as are prescribed by law and which are necessary to protect the national security, public order
(ordre public), public health or morals or the rights and freedoms of others and are consistent with the other rights recognized in the present Convention.


CRC Art. 11

1. States Parties shall take measures to combat the illicit transfer and non-return of children abroad.
2. To this end, States Parties shall promote the conclusion of bilateral or multilateral agreements or accession to existing agreements.

Recognition of indigenous peoples’ right to maintain cross-border contacts and collaboration in national legislation (I114)

Structural indicator
Restrictions to cross-border contacts and collaboration with members of indigenous peoples (I122)

Outcome indicator
Freedom of expression and media
Freedom of expression and media Access to information
Art. 16.1

Indigenous peoples have the right to establish their own media in their own languages and to have access to all forms of non-indigenous media without discrimination.

CRC Art. 17(d)

States Parties recognize the important function performed by the mass media and shall ensure that the child has access to information and material from a diversity of national and international sources, especially those aimed at the promotion of his or her social, spiritual and moral well-being and physical and mental health. To this end, States Parties shall:
(d) Encourage the mass media to have particular regard to the linguistic needs of the child who belongs to a minority group or who is indigenous;

Access to mainstream national media such as a) radio, b) TV, c) newspaper or magazine (I145)

Outcome indicator
Proportion of individuals using the Internet (I98)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 17.8.1
Establishment of indigenous peoples' own media
Art. 16.1

Indigenous peoples have the right to establish their own media in their own languages and to have access to all forms of non-indigenous media without discrimination.

Recognition in national legislation of indigenous peoples’ right to establish their own media (I58)

Structural indicator
Access to indigenous media, categorized as a) radio station, b) TV station, c) internet sites, d) newspaper or magazine (I67)

Outcome indicator
Reflection of indigenous peoples’ cultural diversity in State-owned media
Art. 16.2

States shall take effective measures to ensure that State-owned media duly reflect indigenous cultural diversity. States, without prejudice to ensuring full freedom of expression, should encourage privately owned media to adequately reflect indigenous cultural diversity.

Broadcasting or use of indigenous languages in State-owned media, such as a) radio, b) TV, c) internet sites (I11)

Outcome indicator
General economic and social development
Social protection Equal access to social security schemes
Art. 21.1

Indigenous peoples have the right, without discrimination, to the improvement of their economic and social conditions, including, inter alia, in the areas of education, employment, vocational training and retraining, housing, sanitation, health and social security.

CRC Art. 19

1. States Parties shall take all appropriate legislative, administrative, social and educational measures to protect the child from all forms of physical or mental violence, injury or abuse, neglect or negligent treatment, maltreatment or exploitation, including sexual abuse, while in the care of parent(s), legal guardian(s) or any other person who has the care of the child.
2. Such protective measures should, as appropriate, include effective procedures for the establishment of social programmes to provide necessary support for the child and for those who have the care of the child, as well as for other forms of prevention and for identification, reporting, referral, investigation, treatment and follow-up of instances of child maltreatment described heretofore, and, as appropriate, for judicial involvement.


CRC Art. 26

1. States Parties shall recognize for every child the right to benefit from social security, including social insurance, and shall take the necessary measures to achieve the full realization of this right in accordance with their national law.
2. The benefits should, where appropriate, be granted, taking into account the resources and the circumstances of the child and persons having responsibility for the maintenance of the child, as well as any other consideration relevant to an application for benefits made by or on behalf of the child.

Proportion of population covered by social protection floors/systems, by sex, distinguishing children, unemployed persons, older persons, persons with disabilities, pregnant women/newborns, work injury victims and the poor and the vulnerable (I9)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 1.3.1
WCIP para. 11
Targeted social security schemes
Art. 21.1

Indigenous peoples have the right, without discrimination, to the improvement of their economic and social conditions, including, inter alia, in the areas of education, employment, vocational training and retraining, housing, sanitation, health and social security.

Targeted social protection programs for indigenous peoples (I142)

Process indicator
WCIP para. 11
Education
Education Access to education
Art. 14

1. Indigenous peoples have the right to establish and control their educational systems and institutions providing education in their own languages, in a manner appropriate to their cultural methods of teaching and learning.
2. Indigenous individuals, particularly children, have the right to all levels and forms of education of the State without discrimination.
3. States shall, in conjunction with indigenous peoples, take effective measures, in order for indigenous individuals, particularly children, including those living outside their communities, to have access, when possible, to an education in their own culture and provided in their own language.

CRC Art. 28.1

States Parties recognize the right of the child to education, and with a view to achieving this right progressively and on the basis of equal opportunity, they shall, in particular:
(a) Make primary education compulsory and available free to all;
(b) Encourage the development of different forms of secondary education, including general and vocational education, make them available and accessible to every child, and take appropriate measures such as the introduction of free education and offering financial assistance in case of need;
(c) Make higher education accessible to all on the basis of capacity by every appropriate means;
(d) Make educational and vocational information and guidance available and accessible to all children;
(e) Take measures to encourage regular attendance at schools and the reduction of drop-out rates.


CRC Art. 29

1. States Parties agree that the education of the child shall be directed to:
(a) The development of the child's personality, talents and mental and physical abilities to their fullest potential;
(b) The development of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and for the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations;
(c) The development of respect for the child's parents, his or her own cultural identity, language and values, for the national values of the country in which the child is living, the country from which he or she may originate, and for civilizations different from his or her own;
(d) The preparation of the child for responsible life in a free society, in the spirit of understanding, peace, tolerance, equality of sexes, and friendship among all peoples, ethnic, national and religious groups and persons of indigenous origin;
(e) The development of respect for the natural environment.
2. No part of the present article or article 28 shall be construed so as to interfere with the liberty of individuals and bodies to establish and direct educational institutions, subject always to the observance of the principle set forth in paragraph 1 of the present article and to the requirements that the education given in such institutions shall conform to such minimum standards as may be laid down by the State.

Participation  rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age), by sex (I129)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 4.2.2
WCIP para. 11
Percentage of [indigenous] children/young people: (a) in Grade 2/3; (b) at the end of primary; and (c) at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in (i) reading and (ii) mathematics, by sex (I133)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 4.1.1
WCIP para. 11
Percentage of schools with access to: (a) electricity; (b) the Internet for pedagogical purposes; (c) computers for pedagogical purposes; (d) adapted infrastructure and materials for students with disabilities; (e) basic drinking water; (f) single sex basic sanitation facilities; and (g) basic handwashing facilities (as per the WASH indicator definitions) (I135)

Process indicator
SDG Indicator: 4.a.1
WCIP para. 11
Secondary completion rate for girls and boys (I20)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 11
State special measures within the national [Education For All] strategies and programs to ensure equal access to education for indigenous peoples (I38)

Process indicator
Accessibility of school facilities for indigenous peoples (I61)

Process indicator
WCIP para. 11
Tertiary enrollment rates for women and men (I74)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 11
Primary completion rates for girls and boys (I80)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 11
Availability of and access to culturally and linguistically appropriate education
Art. 14

1. Indigenous peoples have the right to establish and control their educational systems and institutions providing education in their own languages, in a manner appropriate to their cultural methods of teaching and learning.
2. Indigenous individuals, particularly children, have the right to all levels and forms of education of the State without discrimination.
3. States shall, in conjunction with indigenous peoples, take effective measures, in order for indigenous individuals, particularly children, including those living outside their communities, to have access, when possible, to an education in their own culture and provided in their own language.


Art. 15.1

Indigenous peoples have the right to the dignity and diversity of their cultures, traditions, histories and aspirations which shall be appropriately reflected in education and public information.

Proportion in indigenous children and youth reading and writing in their indigenous language (I157)

Outcome indicator
State special measures to train indigenous bilingual teachers (I136)

Process indicator
The right to mother-tongue and culturally appropriate education is recognized in national legislation (I143)

Structural indicator
WCIP para. 11
The right of indigenous peoples to establish their own education institutions is recognized in national legislation (I146)

Structural indicator
WCIP para. 11
Diversification of primary and secondary education curricula in accordance with indigenous peoples’ cultural and linguistics characteristics within the national Education For All framework (I37)

Structural indicator
WCIP para. 11
Extent to which primary education is conducted in indigenous languages (I55)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 11
Extent to which secondary education is conducted in indigenous languages (I57)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 11
Health
Health Access to health services
Art. 24

1. Indigenous peoples have the right to their traditional medicines and to maintain their health practices, including the conservation of their vital medicinal plants, animals and minerals. Indigenous individuals also have the right to access, without any discrimination, to all social and health services.
2. Indigenous individuals have an equal right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable stan-dard of physical and mental health. States shall take the necessary steps with a view to achieving progressively the full realization of this right.

CRC Art. 24

1. States Parties recognize the right of the child to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health and to facilities for the treatment of illness and rehabilitation of health. States Parties shall strive to ensure that no child is deprived of his or her right of access to such health care services.
2. States Parties shall pursue full implementation of this right and, in particular, shall take appropriate measures:
(a) To diminish infant and child mortality;
(b) To ensure the provision of necessary medical assistance and health care to all children with emphasis on the development of primary health care;
(c) To combat disease and malnutrition, including within the framework of primary health care, through, inter alia, the application of readily available technology and through the provision of adequate nutritious foods and clean drinking-water, taking into consideration the dangers and risks of environmental pollution;
(d) To ensure appropriate pre-natal and post-natal health care for mothers;
(e) To ensure that all segments of society, in particular parents and children, are informed, have access to education and are supported in the use of basic knowledge of child health and nutrition, the advantages of breastfeeding, hygiene and environmental sanitation and the prevention of accidents;
(f) To develop preventive health care, guidance for parents and family planning education and services.
3. States Parties shall take all effective and appropriate measures with a view to abolishing traditional practices prejudicial to the health of children.


CRC Art. 33

States Parties shall take all appropriate measures, including legislative, administrative, social and educational measures, to protect children from the illicit use of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances as defined in the relevant international treaties.

Targeted health programs for indigenous peoples (I140)

Process indicator
WCIP para. 13
Accessibility of health facilities (I17)

Outcome indicator
WCIP para. 13
Coverage of [indigenous] child full immunization as recommended by national vaccination schedules (I21)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 3.8.1
WCIP para. 13
Enjoyment of highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
Art. 24

1. Indigenous peoples have the right to their traditional medicines and to maintain their health practices, including the conservation of their vital medicinal plants, animals and minerals. Indigenous individuals also have the right to access, without any discrimination, to all social and health services.
2. Indigenous individuals have an equal right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable stan-dard of physical and mental health. States shall take the necessary steps with a view to achieving progressively the full realization of this right.

Maternal mortality ratio (I107)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 3.1.1
WCIP para. 13
Neonatal mortality rate (I115)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 3.2.2
WCIP para. 13
Adolescent birth rate (aged 10- 14; aged 15-19) per 1,000 [indigenous] women in that age group (I124)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 3.7.2
WCIP para. 13
Under-five mortality rate (I155)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 3.2.1
WCIP para. 13
Suicide mortality rate [among indigenous peoples] (I72)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 3.4.2
WCIP para. 13
Maintenance of traditional medicines and health practices
Art. 24

1. Indigenous peoples have the right to their traditional medicines and to maintain their health practices, including the conservation of their vital medicinal plants, animals and minerals. Indigenous individuals also have the right to access, without any discrimination, to all social and health services.
2. Indigenous individuals have an equal right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable stan-dard of physical and mental health. States shall take the necessary steps with a view to achieving progressively the full realization of this right.

The right to maintain traditional medicines and health practices is recognized in national legislation (I148)

Structural indicator
Trends in traditional healing practices (I149)

Outcome indicator
Employment and occupation
Child labour Protection against child labour, including through special measures
Art. 17.2

States shall in consultation and cooperation with indigenous peoples take specific measures to protect indigenous children from economic exploitation and from performing any work that is likely to be hazardous or to interfere with the child’s education, or to be harmful to the child’s health or physical, mental, spiritual, moral or social development, taking into account their special vulnerability and the importance of education for their empowerment.

CRC Art. 32

1. States Parties recognize the right of the child to be protected from economic exploitation and from performing any work that is likely to be hazardous or to interfere with the child's education, or to be harmful to the child's health or physical, mental, spiritual, moral or social development.
2. States Parties shall take legislative, administrative, social and educational measures to ensure the implementation of the present article. To this end, and having regard to the relevant provisions of other international instruments, States Parties shall in particular:
(a) Provide for a minimum age or minimum ages for admission to employment;
(b) Provide for appropriate regulation of the hours and conditions of employment;
(c) Provide for appropriate penalties or other sanctions to ensure the effective enforcement of the present article.


CRC Art. 33

States Parties shall take all appropriate measures, including legislative, administrative, social and educational measures, to protect children from the illicit use of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances as defined in the relevant international treaties.


CRC Art. 34

States Parties undertake to protect the child from all forms of sexual exploitation and sexual abuse. For these purposes, States Parties shall in particular take all appropriate national, bilateral and multilateral measures to prevent:
(a) The inducement or coercion of a child to engage in any unlawful sexual activity;
(b) The exploitative use of children in prostitution or other unlawful sexual practices;
(c) The exploitative use of children in pornographic performances and materials.

State special measures to eliminate child labour among indigenous peoples (I132)

Process indicator
Proportion and number of children aged 5-17 years engaged in child labour, by sex and age (I44)

Outcome indicator
SDG Indicator: 8.7.1