Participation of Indigenous Peoples at the UN 14-15 December 2016

23 November 2016

Ct3lS7GW8AATGunThe President of the 71st Session of the General Assembly will organize a consultation on the participation of Indigenous Peoples’ representatives and institutions in relevant United Nations meetings on issues affecting them.

The two-day meeting will take place at the UN Headquarters in New York (Trusteeship Council) on 14 and 15 December 2016.

Registration is closed.

For background information click ‘Process under the PGA 71’

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