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UNESCO Call for nominations to indigenous peoples – Global Task Force for the Decade on Indigenous Languages

In preparation for the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022-2023), UNESCO has issued an open call for nominations to Indigenous Peoples to be part of the Global Task Force entitled “Making a Decade of Action for Indigenous Languages”.

More information on the Global Task Force and the call for nominations is available in English | Español | French

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General Assembly Adopts Resolution on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Women and Girls

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Doha: World Summit ends with renewed pledge to leave no one behind

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