Law No. 12.626 establishing the State Policy on Indigenous Communities’ Support. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Pernambuco Document type Legislation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Forestry Keyword Agricultural development Indigenous peoples Traditional rights/customary rights Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Law, consisting of 12 articles, establishes the Policy on Indigenous Communities’ Support within the State of Pernambuco. This Policy aims at promoting the self-preservation and sustainability for the indigenous communities, guaranteeing to them, the right to special assistance in sectors, such as: health, education and support to productive activities, according to the recognition of their different culture and social organization. Full text Portuguese Website www.soleis.adv.br