International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

UNPFII25 will take place from 20 April – 1 May 2026. Theme: "Ensuring Indigenous Peoples' health, including in the context of conflict". Future work of the Permanent Forum, including issues considered by the Economic and Social Council, the outcome document of the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples and emerging issues The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) is a high- level advisory body to the Economic and Social Council. The Forum was established on 28 July 2000 by resolution 2000/22, with the mandate to deal with indigenous issues related to economic and social development, culture, the environment, education, health and human rights. More specifically, the Permanent Forum: provides expert advice and recommendations on indigenous issues to the Council, as well as to programmes, funds and agencies of the United Nations, through ECOSOC; raises awareness and promotes the integration and coordination of activities related to indigenous issues...

The UNPFII25 will take place from 20 April – 1 May 2026. Theme: " Ensuring Indigenous Peoples' health, including in the context of conflict " Thematic dialogue on the financing of Indigenous Peoples' work and participation across the multilateral and regional system The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) is a high- level advisory body to the Economic and Social Council. The Forum was established on 28 July 2000 by resolution 2000/22, with the mandate to deal with indigenous issues related to economic and social development, culture, the environment, education, health and human rights. More specifically, the Permanent Forum:provides expert advice and recommendations on indigenous issues to the Council, as well as to programmes, funds and agencies of the United Nations, through ECOSOC; raises awareness and promotes the integration and coordination of activities related to indigenous issues within the UN system; prepares and disseminates inf...

   The UNPFII25 will take place from 20 April – 1 May 2026. Theme: " Ensuring Indigenous Peoples' health, including in the context of conflict ". Dialogue on Indigenous platforms established within United Nations entities The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) is a high- level advisory body to the Economic and Social Council. The Forum was established on 28 July 2000 by resolution 2000/22, with the mandate to deal with indigenous issues related to economic and social development, culture, the environment, education, health and human rights. More specifically, the Permanent Forum: provides expert advice and recommendations on indigenous issues to the Council, as well as to programmes, funds and agencies of the United Nations, through ECOSOC; raises awareness and promotes the integration and coordination of activities related to indigenous issues within the UN system; prepares and disseminates information on indigenous issues; promotes respect for...

Representatives of Indigenous Peoples, museums, UNESCO and EMRIP will share advances and successful efforts, propose ways to overcome obstacles and barriers, and identify next steps to support Indigenous Peoples' in exercising their right to repatriation of sacred items and human remains. Watch the International Repatriation of our Sacred Items: Progress, Challenges, and the Road Ahead (UNPFII Side Event)! Meetings & Events

The UNPFII25 will take place from 20 April – 1 May 2026. Theme: "Ensuring Indigenous Peoples' health, including in the context of conflict". Human rights dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; annual review of progress on the implementation of general recommendation No. 39 (2022) The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) is a high- level advisory body to the Economic and Social Council. The Forum was established on 28 July 2000 by resolution 2000/22, with the mandate to deal with indigenous issues related to economic and social development, culture, the environment, education, health and human rights. More specifically, the Permanent Forum:provides expert advice and recommendations on indigenous issues to the Council, as well as to programmes, funds and agencies of the United Nations, through ECOSOC; raises awareness and promotes the integration and coo...

The  UNPFII25 will take place from 20 April – 1 May 2026. Theme: " Ensuring Indigenous Peoples' health, including in the context of conflict ". Discussion on the theme " Ensuring Indigenous Peoples' health, including in the context of conflict " The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) is a high- level advisory body to the Economic and Social Council. The Forum was established on 28 July 2000 by resolution 2000/22, with the mandate to deal with indigenous issues related to economic and social development, culture, the environment, education, health and human rights. More specifically, the Permanent Forum: provides expert advice and recommendations on indigenous issues to the Council, as well as to programmes, funds and agencies of the United Nations, through ECOSOC; raises awareness and promotes the integration and coordination of activities related to indigenous issues within the UN system; prepares and disseminates information on...

Self-determination and Autonomy of the Indigenous Peoples of Mexico: advances in the implementation of the Constitutional Reform, in compliance with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. In compliance with international instruments, the Mexican State has strengthened its efforts to guarantee the rights of Indigenous Peoples, particularly through the decree published on 30 September 2024 in the Official Gazette of the Federation, which amends, adds to, and repeals various provisions of Article 2 of the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States, concerning Indigenous and Afro-Mexican Peoples and Communities, which entered into force on 1 October 2024. The reform incorporates the recognition of Indigenous Peoples and communities as subjects of public law with legal personality and their own patrimony, and includes provisions related to health, such as the development, practice, strengthening, and promotion of traditional medicine, as well as their...

UNPFII25 will take place from 20 April – 1 May 2026. Theme: " Ensuring Indigenous Peoples' health, including in the context of conflict " Interregional, intergenerational and global dialogue The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) is a high- level advisory body to the Economic and Social Council. The Forum was established on 28 July 2000 by resolution 2000/22, with the mandate to deal with indigenous issues related to economic and social development, culture, the environment, education, health and human rights. More specifically, the Permanent Forum: provides expert advice and recommendations on indigenous issues to the Council, as well as to programmes, funds and agencies of the United Nations, through ECOSOC; raises awareness and promotes the integration and coordination of activities related to indigenous issues within the UN system; prepares and disseminates information on indigenous issues; promotes respect for and full application of the ...