International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

The UNPFII24 will take place from 21 April to 2 May 2025. Theme: " Implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within UN Member States and the UN system, including identifying good practices and addressing challenges " Item 7: Provisional agenda of the twenty-fifth session of the Permanent Forum. 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 t...

A Consultation and Interactive Dialogue with the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in the Context of Climate Change Elisa Morgera. Watch Just Transition: human rights impacts of renewables and critical minerals - UNPFII side event! 02:23:40 Side Events

The UNPFII24 will take place from 21 April to 2 May 2025. Theme: " Implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within UN Member States and the UN system, including identifying good practices and addressing challenges " Dialogue on Indigenous platforms established within United Nations entities [Interactive 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 indige...

The UNPFII24 will take place from 21 April to 2 May 2025. Theme: " Implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within UN Member States and the UN system, including identifying good practices and addressing challenges " Dialogue on Indigenous platforms established within United Nations entities [Interactive 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 indige...

This Side event is being held to follow the human rights dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples at the twenty-fourth session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. It aims to generate discussions to contribute to the Forum's theme of " Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within United Nations Member States and the United Nations system, including identifying good practices and addressing challenges ". Related Documents:  Concept Note . Watch the indigenous-led solutions to climate change and water-related health challenges (UNPFII Side Event)!

The UNPFII24 will take place from 21 April to 2 May 2025. Theme: " Implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within UN Member States and the UN system, including identifying good practices and addressing challenges " Item 5 (d): 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, f...

The UNPFII24 will take place from 21 April to 2 May 2025. Theme: " Implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within UN Member States and the UN system, including identifying good practices and addressing challenges " Item 5 (d): 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, fun...

This yearly overview serves to document and report on the developments Indigenous Peoples have experienced throughout 2024 and includes a special focus on Indigenous youth. In the context of the main theme of the 24th session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, particularly on the status of the implementation of UNDRIP, The Indigenous World 2025, with its focus on Indigenous Youth , provides important insights into their crucial role in advancing Indigenous rights. The annual launching of The Indigenous World provides a unique opportunity for IWGIA to organize a panel with Indigenous leaders, UN mechanisms and other key stakeholders to address some of the core trends and developments with regards to Indigenous Peoples rights over the past year. Related Sites and Documents:  Concept Note . Watch the Indigenous World 2025 Launch Event (UNPFII Side Event)!

 The UNPFII24 will take place from 21 April to 2 May 2025. Theme: " Implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within UN Member States and the UN system, including identifying good practices and addressing challenges " Item 5 (g): 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 ...

The UNPFII24 will take place from 21 April to 2 May 2025. Theme: " Implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within UN Member States and the UN system, including identifying good practices and addressing challenges " Item 5 (g): 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 c...

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

The UNPFII24 will take place from 21 April to 2 May 2025. Theme: " Implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within UN Member States and the UN system, including identifying good practices and addressing challenges " Item 3: (Continued) Discussion on the theme "Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within United Nations Member States and the United Nations system, including identifying good practices and addressing challenges". 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...

The UNPFII24 will take place from 21 April to 2 May 2025. Theme: " Implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within UN Member States and the UN system, including identifying good practices and addressing challenges " Item 3: Discussion on the theme "Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within United Nations Member States and the United Nations system, including identifying good practices and addressing challenges" 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 programme...

UNPFII24 will take place from 21 April to 2 May 2025. Theme: " Implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within UN Member States and the UN system, including identifying good practices and addressing challenges " Item 5 (e): (continued) Interregional, intergenerational and global dialogue [Interactive high-level 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 t...

Side event of UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) highlighting the major issues hindering the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) in Quebec. Related Sites and Documents:  Concept note . Watch the the challenges and Issues in Implementing UNDRIP: First Nations Perspectives in Québec (UNPFII Side Event)

Item 5 (e): Interregional, intergenerational and global dialogue [Interactive high-level 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 provisions of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and follow up the effectiveness of t...

Opening Ceremony (The Secretary-General will deliver remarks) Item 1: Election of officers Item 2: Adoption of the agenda and organization of work 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 provisions of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous P...