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UN Principles and Guidelines: Special Measures

PARTICIPATION OF AFFECTED COMMUNITIES

55. Any measures taken for the effective elimination of discrimination based on work and descent should be made on the basis of genuine and informed consultations with affected communities . Procedural mechanisms of those measures should be set up to ensure that the affected communities’ interests are adequately represented .

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