Regional Dialogue on The Pacific: 12 and 14 January 2021 | Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD)

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.

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