THIRD SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS PERMANENT FORUM ON INDIGENOUS ISSUES

"Indigenous Women"

United Nations Headquarters, New York
10 to 21 May 2004

The special theme of the third session was "Indigenous Women". Given the special theme of the event, organizations were encouraged to include an enhanced presence of indigenous women in their delegations.

The session was opened by the Secretary-General, the President of the General Assembly and the President of the Economic and Social Council, together with an indigenous elder and an indigenous woman, on Monday, 10 May 2004, at the United Nations Headquarters.

>>> Statement by Mr. Kofi Annan at the opening of the Third Session

A high-level panel and dialogue on Indigenous women, were held on Monday, 10 May 2004, addressed by Mrs. Njuma Ekundanayo, Vice-Chairperson of the Permanent Forum; Mrs. Kyung-wha Kang, Chairperson of the Commission on the Status of Women; Mrs. Noeli Pocaterra, the Second Vice-President of the National Assembly of Venezuela; Mrs. Mary Robinson, Chairperson of the Council of Women World Leaders, Executive Director of the Ethical Globalization Initiative, former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, and former President of Ireland; and Ms. Stella Tamang, Chairperson of the International Indigenous Women.s Caucus. The panel was chaired by Mr. Ole Henrik Magga, Chairperson of the Permanent Forum.

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PRESS RELEASES

	UN Media Advisory - United Nations Showcases Art Exhibit "In Celebration of Indigenous Peoples" May 22^nd, 2004 >>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH Microsoft Word (doc) \| Aprox. 29KB
	Indigenous Forum closes Third Session with adoption of recommendations on women, education, culture, human rights, environment, health, development May 21^st, 2004 >>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML
	Press Briefing at the conclussion of the Third Session May 21^st, 2004 >>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML
	As Permanent Forum discusses future work, speakers suggest themes, priorities for consideration, expansion of mandate, increase in funding May 20^st, 2004 >>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML
	Permanent Forum speakers stress need to ensure adequate health care for indigenous peoples, incorporate traditional medicine into health systems May 19^st, 2004 >>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML
	Development projects could help indigenous people survive or destry them completely, depending on how the were managed, Permanent Forum told May 18^st, 2004 >>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML
	Establishment of response mechanism for violations of indigenous rights among concerns, as Permanent Forum concludes human rights discussion May 17^st, 2004 >>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML
	Speakers highlight violations of indigenous women's rights, need to adopt declaration on indigenous rights, as Permanent Forum continues session May 14^st, 2004 >>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML
	Indigenous women agents of change, contributors to development, Permanent Forum told during debate on culture, Human Rights May 13^st, 2004 >>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML
	Protection of traditional lands, water, education, laws vital for preserving indigenous culture, Permanent Forum told May 12^st, 2004 >>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML
	Art Exhibit "In celebration of indigenous peoples" to open at UN Headquarters, 11 May 2004 May 11^st, 2004 >>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML
	Despite progress over last decade, indigenous issues require greater attention, partnerships, Permanent Forum told as it begins Third Session May 10^st, 2004 >>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML

STATEMENTS AND SPEECHES

	Mr. Johan Schölvinck, Director, Division for Social Policy and Development, DESA, UN Introductory remarks May 10^st, 2004
	Mr. Ole Henrik Magga, Chairperson of the UNPFII Speech to the High-Level Panel of the UNPFII on the Theme of the Third Session "Indigenous Women" May 10^st, 2004
	H.E. Mr. Julian R. Hunte, President of the United Nations General Assembly Message to the Third Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues May 10^st, 2004
	Secretary General Message to the Third Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues May 10^st, 2004

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THIRD SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS PERMANENT FORUM ON INDIGENOUS ISSUES "Indigenous Women"

United Nations Headquarters, New York 10 to 21 May 2004