Rights of persons belonging to national, ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities
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11 March 1981
22 (XXXVII). Rights of persons belonging to national, ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities[1]51
The Commission on Human Rights,, Recalling Economic and Social Council resolution 1589 (L) of 21 May 1971 and resolution 8 (XXIV) of 18 August 1971, of the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities on the designation of Mr. Martinez Cobo as special rapporteur to carry out a study on the problem of discrimination against indigenous peoples, Recalling further resolution 5 (XXXIII) of 10 September 1980, of the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities, Recognizing the great importance of the subject and the need to protect and promote the human rights of indigenous peoples, taking into account the wishes of the indigenous peoples themselves, Bearing in mind the concern expressed in this regard at the World Conference to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination in 1978,1. Expresses its hope that the Sub-Commission at its thirty-fourth session will be in a position to consider the above-mentioned study and make recommendations to the Commission at its thirty-eighth session on the subject of the promotion and protection of the human rights of indigenous peoples;
2. Endorses therefore the Sub-Commission's request to the Secretary-General to provide all possible assistance to the special rapporteur so as to facilitate his work.
[1]51 Adopted at the 1636th meeting, on 11 March 1981, without a vote. See chap XXV.
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