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20th Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (2021)

20th Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (2021)

20th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) Date:  19-30 April 2021 Location: United Nations Headquarters, New York (online) Theme: “Peace, justice and strong institutions: the role of indigenous peoples in implementing Sustainable Development Goal 16” In light of the evolving COVID-19 situation, and taking into account the latest guidance from the United […]

Regional Dialogue on Africa — 14 and 15 April 2021/Dialogue régional sur l’Afrique — 14 et 15 avril 2021

Regional Dialogue on Africa — 14 and 15 April 2021/Dialogue régional sur l’Afrique — 14 et 15 avril 2021

In preparation for the 2021 session, the Permanent Forum will conduct informal virtual dialogues with indigenous peoples and Member State representatives. For more information on the regional dialogue on Africa, please click here.   En préparation de la session de 2021, l’Instance permanente mène des dialogues virtuels informels avec les représentants des peuples autochtones et […]

Launch of State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Volume V on “Rights to Lands, Territories and Resources”

Launch of State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Volume V on “Rights to Lands, Territories and Resources”

To mark the official launch of The State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (SOWIP), Volume V, the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA) will hold two launch events with SOWIP V authors and indigenous experts on 15 and 16 March 2021. Please join us!   To read the new State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples publication, please […]

Indigenous peoples and COVID-19

Indigenous peoples and COVID-19

The  COVID-19 global pandemic poses  a grave  health threat to Indigenous peoples around the world who face disproportionate risk in public health emergencies. Click here to access useful resources and to learn more.

Regional Dialogue on the Arctic — 23 and 31 March 2021

Regional Dialogue on the Arctic — 23 and 31 March 2021

In preparation for the 2021 session, the Permanent Forum will conduct informal virtual dialogues with indigenous peoples and Member State representatives. For more information on the regional dialogue on the Arctic, please click here.   Photo by Aningaaq R Carlsen – Visit Greenland.

Regional Dialogue on North America: 9 and 11 March 2021/Diálogo Regional sobre Norte América — 9 y 11 de marzo de 2021

Regional Dialogue on North America: 9 and 11 March 2021/Diálogo Regional sobre Norte América — 9 y 11 de marzo de 2021

In preparation for the 2021 session, the Permanent Forum will conduct informal virtual dialogues with indigenous peoples and Member State representatives. For more information on the regional dialogue on North America, please click here. En preparación para la sesión de 2021, el Foro Permanente llevará a cabo diálogos virtuales informales con representantes de los pueblos indígenas […]

Regional Dialogue on Eastern Europe, Russian Federation, Central Asia and Transcaucasia: 3 and 4 March 2021

Regional Dialogue on Eastern Europe, Russian Federation, Central Asia and Transcaucasia: 3 and 4 March 2021

In preparation for the 2021 session, the Permanent Forum will conduct informal virtual dialogues with indigenous peoples and Member State representatives. For more information on the regional dialogue on Eastern Europe, Russian Federation, Central Asia and Transcaucasia, please click here   Photo credit: flickr.com/Grid-Arendal (Peter Prokosch)

Regional Dialogue on The Pacific: 12 and 14 January 2021

Regional Dialogue on The Pacific: 12 and 14 January 2021

In preparation for the 2021 session, the Permanent Forum will conduct informal virtual dialogues with indigenous peoples and Member State representatives. For more information on the regional dialogue on the Pacific, please click here. Photo credit: flickr.com/steve

20th Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (2021)

20th Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (2021)

Regional Dialogue on Africa — 14 and 15 April 2021/Dialogue régional sur l’Afrique — 14 et 15 avril 2021

Regional Dialogue on Africa — 14 and 15 April 2021/Dialogue régional sur l’Afrique — 14 et 15 avril 2021

Launch of State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Volume V on “Rights to Lands, Territories and Resources”

Launch of State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Volume V on “Rights to Lands, Territories and Resources”

Indigenous peoples and COVID-19

Indigenous peoples and COVID-19

Regional Dialogue on the Arctic — 23 and 31 March 2021

Regional Dialogue on the Arctic — 23 and 31 March 2021

Regional Dialogue on North America: 9 and 11 March 2021/Diálogo Regional sobre Norte América — 9 y 11 de marzo de 2021

Regional Dialogue on North America: 9 and 11 March 2021/Diálogo Regional sobre Norte América — 9 y 11 de marzo de 2021

Regional Dialogue on Eastern Europe, Russian Federation, Central Asia and Transcaucasia: 3 and 4 March 2021

Regional Dialogue on Eastern Europe, Russian Federation, Central Asia and Transcaucasia: 3 and 4 March 2021

Regional Dialogue on The Pacific: 12 and 14 January 2021

Regional Dialogue on The Pacific: 12 and 14 January 2021

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