The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples A Manual for National Human Rights Institutions Yaku indigenous women, Lakipia, Kenya. OHCHR Photo/Samia Slimane. 3.6. INTERVIEWING INDIGENOUS PEOPLES Consistent with a human rights-based approach, it is important that indigenous voices emanate through the report. Consequently, a central component of a public inquiry will involve interviews with indigenous peoples. Indigenous peoples’ organizations will be essential in facilitating these interviews. The interviews will need to be conducted in a culturally sensitive manner. 3.7. PREPARATION OF A REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS Preparing the final report is an important outcome for a public inquiry. It is important to consider the structure of the report during the early stages of the inquiry as it may impact the nature of the inquiry. An effective and successful report will consider the following elements: • Style and language: The report should be written for a target audience (in most instances politicians and public officials). However it should also be accessible to a broad audience, including indigenous peoples. Plain language should be utilized. NHRIs should also consider producing a “community” version of the report, in local language, that is more succinct and easy to understand. Recommendations should be written so that they are clearly directed, implementable and can be readily translated into laws or policies. • Content: The report should address the issues outlined in the terms of reference. It should include details of factual scenarios and subsequent human rights-based analysis. Findings and conclusions should be evidence-based. • Format and timing: The format of a report will influence its impact and ability to create publicity. NHRIs should consider using the content of the report to create associated resources, including education materials. The report should be publicly released to maximize its public exposure. 96 | Chapter 10: Public inquiries