
The fifth session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII5) was held at UN Headquarters, New York from 15 to 26 May 2006
The fifth session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII5) was held at UN Headquarters, New York from 15 to 26 May 2006.
Fifth Session of UNPFII
Special Theme: The Millennium Development Goals and indigenous peoples: Re-defining the Millennium Development Goals
United Nations Headquarters, New York
15 to 26 May 2006
Report on the Fifth Session >>> AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
The Fifth Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues took place at UN Headquarters in New York, on 1st. Avenue between 42nd. and 46th. Streets.
This year’s Session will began with the launching of the Programme of Action for the Second International Decade of the World’s Indigenous People. In addition to the formal Forum Session, the There were over 50 side events scheduled for the two weeks while the Forum is in session.
Bureau
- Chairperson: Ms. Victoria Tauli-Corpuz (Philippines)
- Vice-Chairpersons: Ms. Otilia Lux de Coti (Guatemala), Mr. Aqqaluk Lynge (Denmark), Ms. Liliane Muzangi Mbela (Congo), Ms. Ida Nicolaisen (Denmark)
- Rapporteur: Mr. Micheal Dodson (Australia)
Press Kit
Fact Sheet 1: Indigenous Peoples and Identity
Fact Sheet 2: The Key Issues
Fact Sheet 3: Women and Youth
Media Advisory: Over 1200 indigenous peoples to meet governments and UN officials
Webcasts from the Fifth Session of UNPFII
Photo Gallery
Photo’s taken during various sessions of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
Documents
Report of an Expert Workshop on Indigenous Peoples and Migration: Challenges and Opportunities | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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Analysis and state of implementation of recommendations of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues at its first to third sessions | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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Current practices and methods of work of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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Report of the International Expert Group Meeting on the Millennium Development Goals, Indigenous Participation and Good Governance | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH |
Proposed Organization of Work | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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Note by the Secretariat on ongoing priorities and themes | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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Report on the Meeting on Indigenous Peoples and Indicators of Well-Being | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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Report of the Technical Workshop on Indigenous Traditional Knowledge | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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Provisional Agenda for the Fifth Session | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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From Governments
Information received from the Government of Mexico | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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Information received from the Government of Denmark and the Greenland Home Rule Government | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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Information received from the Government of Switzerland | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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Information received from the Government of Argentina | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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Submitted by NGOs
Indian Law Resource Center, VIVAT International | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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Tebtebba Foundation, Foundation for Aboriginal and Islander Research Action, Saami Council, Forest Peoples´Programme, Na koa Ikaika o Ka Lahui | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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From the UN system and other intergovernmental organizations
Report of the Inter-Agency Support Group on Indigenous Issues (IASG) to the Fifth Session Addendum | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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Report of an Expert Workshop on Indigenous Peoples and Migration: Challenges and Opportunities Geneva: 6-7 April 2006 | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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Conference Room Paper 2 UNITAR Contribution to the Fifth Session of UNPFII | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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FAO, World Food Programme, UN Secretariat Department of Public Information | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs: Addendum | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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Report of the Inter-Agency Support Group on Indigenous Issues (IASG) to the Fifth Session | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH |
United Nation’s Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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United Nations Populations Fund (UNFPA) and UN country team in Ecuador | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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International labour Organisation (ILO) | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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Information received from the Commonwealth Secretariat | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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International Fund for Agriculture and rural Development (IFAD) | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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UN Human Settlements Programme (UN HABITAT) | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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World Health Organisation (WHO) | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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Addendum to the Report of the Inter-Agency Support Group on Indigenous Issues | AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH
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Press Releases
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UN Forum Recommends Adoption of Declaration on Indigenous RightsMay 26, 2006>>> AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH |
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Plight of Migrants, Protecting Biogenetic Resources Among Issues Raised, as UN Forum Weighs Recommendations for Future WorkMay 25, 2006>>> AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH |
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UN Permanent Forum tables demand for the adoption of the draft declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples as two weeks meeting endsMay 25, 2006>>> AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH Microsoft Word (doc) |
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Indigenous Forum Discusses Ways to Better Implement Recommendations from 2002-2004 SessionsMay 24, 2006>>> AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH |
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UN Forum Speakers Call for Resources, Legistlation to Help End Discrimination, Sexual Exploitation, Violence Faced by Indigenous Women, YouthMay 23, 2006>>> AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH |
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UN Forum Speakers Urge Rapid Adoption of Long-Negotiated Draft Declaration on Rights of Indigenous PeoplesMay 22, 2006>>> AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH |
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Speakers Call on UN Forum to Step up Leadership Role, Do Even MoreMay 19, 2006>>> AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH |
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Africa’s Indigenous Peoples Face Neglect, Discrimination, Intimidation. Feel They are ‘Invisible’ to World Community, UN Forum ToldMay 18, 2006>>> AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH |
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Backgrounder: Women and YouthMay 14, 2006>>> AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH Microsoft Word (doc) |
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Backgrounder: What is at stake at the fifth session?May 14, 2006>>> AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH Microsoft Word (doc) |
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Fact Sheet: Who are indigenous peoples?May 12, 2006>>> AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH Microsoft Word (doc) |
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Indigenous peoples seek action on health, education and inclusion in decision-making at UN forum opening 15 May in NYMay 12, 2006>>> AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH Microsoft Word (doc) |
Statements and Speeches
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Victoria Tauli Corpuz, Chairperson, United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous IssuesAddress to the Opening of the Fifth Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous IssuesJune 1, 2006>>> AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH Microsoft Word (doc) |
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José Antonio Ocampo, Under-Secretary General of Economic and Social AffairsClosing RemarksJune 1, 2006>>> AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH Microsoft Word (doc) |
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Declaration of the President of the General Assembly at the opening of the Fifth Session of UNPFIIMay 31, 2006>>> AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH Microsoft Word (doc) |
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Statement by Mr. José Antonio Ocampo, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs and Coordinator of the Second International Decade of the World’s Indigenous People to the Fifth Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous IssuesMay 16, 2006>>> AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH |
These statements and speeches above, in addition to all of the statements made by IPOs and NGOs can be found on the DoCip website.