Cultural education, lack of financial and institutional support for the local control of

Type of entry: Potential Violation

Governments should provide indigenous communities with financial and institutional support for the control of local education, through community-managed programmes, and with use of traditional pedagogy and languages. Discrimination Against Indigenous Peoples: Protection of the heritage of indigenous people. Final report of the Special Rapporteur, Mrs. Erica-Irene Daes, in conformity with Subcommission resolution 1993/44 and decision 1994/105 of the Commission on Human Rights (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1995/26)

Broader Terms:

Related Terms:

Language, choice of

Other Related Terms (keywords):

Indigenous peoples
Special groups

See ESC right:

Cultural education

Relevant ICESCR Articles:

13(1): The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to education . They agree that education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and the sense of its dignity, and shall strengthen the respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. They further agree that education shall enable all persons to participate effectively in a free society, promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations and all racial, ethnic or religious groups, and further the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace.

15(1)(a): 1. The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone:
(a) To take part in cultural life;