UNPFII Third Session

Third Session of the UNPFII

United Nations Headquarters, New York
10 to 21 May 2004

The special theme of the third session was “Indigenous Women”. Given the special theme of the event, organizations were encouraged to include an enhanced presence of indigenous women in their delegations.

The session was opened by the Secretary-General, the President of the General Assembly and the President of the Economic and Social Council, together with an indigenous elder and an indigenous woman, on Monday, 10 May 2004, at the United Nations Headquarters.

>>> Statement by Mr. Kofi Annan at the opening of the Third Session

A high-level panel and dialogue on Indigenous women, were held on Monday, 10 May 2004, addressed by Mrs. Njuma Ekundanayo, Vice-Chairperson of the Permanent Forum; Mrs. Kyung-wha Kang, Chairperson of the Commission on the Status of Women; Mrs. Noeli Pocaterra, the Second Vice-President of the National Assembly of Venezuela; Mrs. Mary Robinson, Chairperson of the Council of Women World Leaders, Executive Director of the Ethical Globalization Initiative, former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, and former President of Ireland; and Ms. Stella Tamang, Chairperson of the International Indigenous Women.s Caucus. The panel was chaired by Mr. Ole Henrik Magga, Chairperson of the Permanent Forum.

Report on the Third Session >>> AR | EN | ES | FR | RU | ZH

Report on the Thirteenth Session (Corrigendum) >>> | EN|

Documents

From Governments

Information received from the Government of New Zeland	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
Information received from the Government of Canada	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
Information received from the Government of Finland	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
Information received from the Government of Norway	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
Information received from the Government of Russian Federation	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
Information received from the Government of Colombia	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH

From the UN system and other intergovernmental organizations

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
Asian Development Bank	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
United Nations Department of Public Information	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
International Labour Organization (ILO)	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UNHABITAT)	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
United Nations Children’ Fund (UNICEF)	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP)	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
United Nations Women’s Fund (UNIFEM)	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
Comision Economica para America Latina y el Caribe (ECLAC)	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH

Submitted by NGOs

Report of the Conference to Facilitate Active Participation in the United Nations Permanent Forum on the Indigenous Peoples in Eastern Africa – MPIDO (Conference Room Paper ONLY)	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
Asian Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Network	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee)	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
Franciscans International	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
Netherlands Centre for Indigenous Peoples; Statement on behalf of the Indigenous Women’s’ Biodiversity Network (IWBN)	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
American Psychological Association	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
Baguio Declaration of the 2nd Asian Indigenous Women’s Conference (Conference Room Paper ONLY)	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH

Submitted by the Secretariat

Proposed organization of work	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
Report of the workshop on the collection of data concerning indigenous peoples	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
Report of the Global Forum of Indigenous Peoples and the Information Society. Note by the Secretariat	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
Note by the Secretariat on the Substantive theme “Indigenous women”	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
Note by the Secretariat containing an overview of developments on mandated areas	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
Inter-agency Support Group on Indigenous Issues. Report on Free Prior and Informed Consent	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
Note by the Secretariat on the panel on the participation of indigenous women in conflict prevention, conflict resolution and post-conflict peace-building. E/C.19/2004/CRP.5	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH Microsoft Word (doc) \| Aprox. 70KB
Report on the Third Session	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH
Provisional agenda	AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH

Press Releases

	UN Media Advisory – United Nations Showcases Art Exhibit “In Celebration of Indigenous Peoples”May 22^nd, 2004>>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH Microsoft Word (doc) \| Aprox. 29KB
	Indigenous Forum closes Third Session with adoption of recommendations on women, education, culture, human rights, environment, health, developmentMay 21^st, 2004>>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML
	Press Briefing at the conclussion of the Third SessionMay 21^st, 2004>>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML
	As Permanent Forum discusses future work, speakers suggest themes, priorities for consideration, expansion of mandate, increase in fundingMay 20^st, 2004>>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML
	Permanent Forum speakers stress need to ensure adequate health care for indigenous peoples, incorporate traditional medicine into health systemsMay 19^st, 2004>>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML
	Development projects could help indigenous people survive or destry them completely, depending on how the were managed, Permanent Forum toldMay 18^st, 2004>>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML
	Establishment of response mechanism for violations of indigenous rights among concerns, as Permanent Forum concludes human rights discussionMay 17^st, 2004>>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML
	Speakers highlight violations of indigenous women’s rights, need to adopt declaration on indigenous rights, as Permanent Forum continues sessionMay 14^st, 2004>>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML
	Indigenous women agents of change, contributors to development, Permanent Forum told during debate on culture, Human RightsMay 13^st, 2004>>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML
	Protection of traditional lands, water, education, laws vital for preserving indigenous culture, Permanent Forum toldMay 12^st, 2004>>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML
	Art Exhibit “In celebration of indigenous peoples” to open at UN Headquarters, 11 May 2004May 11^st, 2004>>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML
	Despite progress over last decade, indigenous issues require greater attention, partnerships, Permanent Forum told as it begins Third SessionMay 10^st, 2004>>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML

Statements and Speeches

	Mr. Johan Schölvinck, Director, Division for Social Policy and Development, DESA, UNIntroductory remarksMay 10^st, 2004
	Mr. Ole Henrik Magga, Chairperson of the UNPFIISpeech to the High-Level Panel of the UNPFII on the Theme of the Third Session “Indigenous Women”May 10^st, 2004
	H.E. Mr. Julian R. Hunte, President of the United Nations General AssemblyMessage to the Third Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous IssuesMay 10^st, 2004
	Secretary GeneralMessage to the Third Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous IssuesMay 10^st, 2004

	UN Media Advisory – United Nations Showcases Art Exhibit “In Celebration of Indigenous Peoples”May 22^nd, 2004>>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH Microsoft Word (doc) \| Aprox. 29KB
	Indigenous Forum closes Third Session with adoption of recommendations on women, education, culture, human rights, environment, health, developmentMay 21^st, 2004>>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML
	Press Briefing at the conclussion of the Third SessionMay 21^st, 2004>>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML
	As Permanent Forum discusses future work, speakers suggest themes, priorities for consideration, expansion of mandate, increase in fundingMay 20^st, 2004>>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML
	Permanent Forum speakers stress need to ensure adequate health care for indigenous peoples, incorporate traditional medicine into health systemsMay 19^st, 2004>>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML
	Development projects could help indigenous people survive or destry them completely, depending on how the were managed, Permanent Forum toldMay 18^st, 2004>>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML
	Establishment of response mechanism for violations of indigenous rights among concerns, as Permanent Forum concludes human rights discussionMay 17^st, 2004>>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML
	Speakers highlight violations of indigenous women’s rights, need to adopt declaration on indigenous rights, as Permanent Forum continues sessionMay 14^st, 2004>>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML
	Indigenous women agents of change, contributors to development, Permanent Forum told during debate on culture, Human RightsMay 13^st, 2004>>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML
	Protection of traditional lands, water, education, laws vital for preserving indigenous culture, Permanent Forum toldMay 12^st, 2004>>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML
	Art Exhibit “In celebration of indigenous peoples” to open at UN Headquarters, 11 May 2004May 11^st, 2004>>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML
	Despite progress over last decade, indigenous issues require greater attention, partnerships, Permanent Forum told as it begins Third SessionMay 10^st, 2004>>> AR \| EN \| ES \| FR \| RU \| ZH HTML

Third Session of the UNPFII

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