Rights of indigenous women and girls 2015, para. 29e
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[There are examples of profound physical and mental health inequalities between indigenous and non-indigenous people. For example:] Suicide rates of indigenous peoples, particularly among youth, are considerably higher in many countries. For example, the suicide rate for Inuit in Canada is around 11 times the national average;
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Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples
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Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Health
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Ethnic minorities
Youth
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2015
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Other
Reference
SR Indigenous Peoples, Report to the HRC (2015), A/HRC/30/41, para. 29e.