Online pre-registration for the 2020 Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues is open
19th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) Date: 13–24 April 2020 Location: United Nations Headquarters, New York Theme: “Peace, justice and strong institutions: the role of indigenous peoples in implementing Sustainable Development Goal 16” PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Online pre-registration is now open. Click here to pre-register. Deadline for pre-registration is 25 March 2020. Pre-registration is only open to members […]
Accreditation Open for IPOs and Academics participating for the 1st time at Permanent Forum session
19th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) Date: 13–24 April 2020 Location: United Nations Headquarters, New York Theme: “Peace, justice and strong institutions: the role of indigenous peoples in implementing Sustainable Development Goal 16” More information about the session here >>> ACCREDITATION NOW OPEN For IPOs and Academics participating for the first time at the Permanent Forum First, read […]
Membership of Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 2020-2022
The Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues consists of sixteen members: ‘Eight members to be nominated by Governments and elected by the Council, and eight members to be appointed by the President of the Council following formal consultation with the Bureau and the regional groups through their coordinators, on the basis of broad consultations with indigenous […]
Survey on Measures to Enhance the Participation of Indigenous Peoples in Relevant UN Meetings (NOW CLOSED)
In accordance with UN General Assembly Resolution A/71/321, the Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD) of UNDESA is conducting a survey in order to seek the input from indigenous peoples for the preparation of the report of the Secretary-General on achievements, analysis and concrete recommendations on the possible further measures necessary to enable the participation […]
High-level event for the closing of the 2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages
On 17 December, the President of the 74th session of the General Assembly, Tijjani Muhammad-Bande convened a High-level event for the closing of the 2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages, in line with 2018 General Assembly resolution 73/156. Background The critical situation of indigenous languages directly affects their users. This situation also carries a special and wider significance […]
Statement by the Chair of the Permanent Forum on the situation of Maria Eugenia Choque Quispe
Statement by Anne Nuorgam, Chair of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues on the situation of Maria Eugenia Choque Quispe The current situation in the Plurinational State of Bolivia is a matter of grave concern. I call on all parties to make every effort to restore peace and stability in the country. I would like […]
Registration for the High-level event for the closing of the 2019 Int. Year of Indigenous Languages
On Tuesday, 17 December 2019, the President of the UN General Assembly will convene a High-Level Event for the closing of the 2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages in New York, in line with General Assembly resolution 73/156. The event is organized in collaboration with UNESCO and UNDESA. Participants: Member States, indigenous peoples, UN-System organizations, Observers […]
GA Third Committee: Rights of Indigenous Peoples
On 7 November, the Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee (Third Committee), 44th meeting of the 74nd session of the General Assembly discussed Rights of indigenous peoples [item 67 (a)]. The Committee took up the draft resolution “Rights of indigenous peoples” (document A/C.3/74/L.19/Rev.1). The resolution among other issues includes: Decision to expand the mandate of the United Nations […]
