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On 8 September 2017, the United Nations General Assembly adopted, without a vote, a resolution titled, “enhancing the participation of Indigenous Peoples’ representatives and institutions in meetings of relevant United Nations bodies on…
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The University of Colorado Law School and the Secretariat of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (SPFII) are hosting a two-day event on 13-14 September, 2017, to commemorate the Tenth Anniversary of the adoption of the United…
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On the 9th of August, we are commemorating the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Come join us in the commemoration of this special day!
Statements launched for the day:
World still lagging on indigenous rights 10 years after…
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By resolution 49/214 of 23 December 1994, the United Nations General Assembly decided that the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples shall be observed on 9 August every year. The date marks the first meeting of the UN Working…
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Highlights from the Programme:
6 SDG reflection sessions: Indigenous speakers will analyse the 6 SDGs under review in 2017
4 panels: Indigenous perspectives on the 2030 Agenda, the 2017 theme and progress so far
Individual interviews: Indigenous…
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On 16 June 2017, the President of the General Assembly (PGA) transmitted a letter from his Advisers, on the consultation process concerning the ways to enable the participation of Indigenous Peoples’ representatives and institutions in meetings of…
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In 2017, HLPF will take place from 10-19 July at the UNHQ in New York under the theme “Eradicating poverty and promoting prosperity in a changing world”.
The goals under review in 2017 are: Goal 1 (End poverty), Goal 2 (Zero-hunger), Goal three (…
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The report of the 16th session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (24 April – 5 May 2017) is available in all UN languages.
E/2017/43 – E/C.19/2017/11 |AR| EN| ES| FR| RU| ZH|
The Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues has identified…
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Questionnaire on national action plans to achieve the ends of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social…
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The first-ever Indigenous Media Zone attracted dozens of Indigenous media producers during the annual session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York.
The Indigenous Media Zone provided a much-needed work space for indigenous…
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On 19 May the President of the General Assembly transmitted a letter from his Advisers on the consultation process concerning the ways to enable the participation of Indigenous Peoples’ representatives and institutions in meetings of relevant United…
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United Nations, 5 May 2017 — The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues concludes its 16th session today with the adoption of a report including recommendations for States, UN bodies and Indigenous Peoples. The Forum pointed out…