International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

 The Virtual commemoration  International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2025 entitled “ Indigenous Peoples and AI: Defending Rights, Shaping Futures ”  will take place on August 8th from 9:00 - 10:30 AM EST/New York The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is celebrated globally on 9 August. It marks the date of the inaugural session of the Working Group on Indigenous Populations in 1982.1 To commemorate the International Day, the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) is organizing a virtual commemoration on Friday 8 August 2025 on the theme: Indigenous Peoples and AI: Defending Rights, Shaping Futures. The virtual commemoration will take place online. It will include an opening segment and statement from the Chair of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. A moderated panel with invited speakers will consider and discuss how Indigenous Peoples rights can be ensured in the age of AI , and debate on the associated challenges and o...

Side event of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues entitled "Indigenous Peoples in Coastal and Marine Environments: challenges and opportunities". Indigenous Peoples inhabit coastal and marine environments across every major continent except Antarctica, with an estimated 27 million Indigenous Peoples from 87 countries relying on these areas for cultural identity, economic activities, food security, and overall well-being. Despite their critical role in managing coastal and marine ecosystems, they remain underrepresented in global discussions on the blue economy, climate finance, and marine policy. The World Bank, through its Platform to Strengthen Participation of Indigenous Peoples in Nature and Climate Finance, aims to enhance Indigenous Peoples' engagement, rights, and participation in climate and nature finance. While significant efforts have been made to recognize Indigenous Peoples' contributions to terrestrial ecosystems, there is limited doc...

The 2024 constitutional reform of Mexico, in line with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Watch the constitutional reform on Indigenous and Afro-mexican Peoples in compliance with UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNPFII Side Event)

Analyze the progress and challenges in the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in the political-electoral sphere, with special emphasis on the political participation of indigenous women, through the exchange of mechanisms and strategies of civil society and electoral tribunals. Related Documents:  Flyer . Watch the political-electoral rights of indigenous peoples: success stories and challenges for indigenous women (UNPFII Side Event) ! Side Events