Ley 691 de 2001 | Ley 691 de 2001 — Colombia law | Esheria

Ley 691 de 2001

This preamble identifies Law 691 of 2001 and states that it regulates the participation of ethnic groups in Colombia’s General Social Security System.

Jurisdiction
Colombia
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
Ley 691 de 2001
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Language
es
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This preamble identifies Law 691 of 2001 and states that it regulates the participation of ethnic groups in Colombia’s General Social Security System. Esta disposición dice que la ley regula y garantiza el acceso y la participación de los pueblos indígenas en los servicios de salud, con condiciones dignas y apropiadas. This article states that the law’s purpose is to effectively protect the health rights of Indigenous Peoples while safeguarding their cultural integrity. La ley debe interpretarse y aplicarse respetando la diversidad étnica y cultural de los pueblos indígenas. The law recognizes traditional Indigenous authorities in their territories as instances, bodies, and institutions for this law, alongside competent authorities.

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