Text of the provision
Sec. 21. Participation. – Indigenous cultural communities, through their duly-designated or appointed representatives shall be involved in planning, decision-making implementation, and evaluation of all government programs affecting children of indigenous cultural communities. Indigenous institution shall also be recognized and respected.
Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act, Republic Act No. 7610 (1992). Reproduced in full from the official enactment and verified word-for-word against the LawPhil and ChanRobles renderings.
What this section means
Indigenous cultural communities, through their duly-designated or appointed representatives, must be involved in the planning, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of government programs affecting their children. Indigenous institutions are to be recognised and respected.
Related provisions
- Section 19 — Health And Nutrition Priority.
- Section 22 — Children As Zones Of Peace.
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