Participation of Indigenous Peoples at the UN – Roadmap towards 2017

Ct3lS7GW8AATGunFollowing the briefing of the PGA’s Advisers on the process of the participation of Indigenous Peoples at the UN on 3 October 2016, the following indicative roadmap and approach to the consultation process was elaborated, taking into account the views of Member States and Indigenous Peoples representatives:
– 14 and 15 December 2016
– 30 January to 1 February 2017
– 27 and 28 February 2017
– The weeks of the Permanent Forum, 24 April – 5 May (specific dates to be confirmed, depending on the schedule of the Forum)
After these discussions a draft resolution would be finalized and adopted by the General Assembly as set out in General Assembly resolution 70/232.

To read the official letter in PDF, please click here>>>

Previous consultations, process and drafts.

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