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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