Date of publication
July 13, 2012
Document Reference #

A/HRC/21/52

Publishing Organization
Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Document Type
Report
Country
Global
Relevant paragraphs, or extracts

“… UNESCO must enable and ensure effective representation and participation of indigenous peoples in decision-making related to the World Heritage Convention… [R]obust procedures and mechanisms should be established to ensure that indigenous peoples are adequately consulted and involved in the management and protection of World Heritage sites, and that their free, prior and informed consent is obtained when their territories are being nominated and inscribed as World Heritage sites.