¡El Foro Permanente de las Naciones Unidas para las Cuestiones Indígenas comienza hoy!
¡La 20 sesión del Foro Permanente de las Naciones Unidas para las Cuestiones Indígenas comienza hoy!
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** Celebrating 20 Years of Indigenous Activism at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
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On April 19-30, 2021, the 20th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues ([link removed]) (UNPFII) is taking place. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s session will be primarily virtual, and its theme will focus on “Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions: The Role of Indigenous Peoples in Implementing Sustainable Development Goal 16.”
After decades of Indigenous leaders pushing for inclusion and representation at the United Nations, on July 28, 2000, the UNPFII was established as a high-level advisory body to the UN Economic and Social Council byresolution 2000/22 ([link removed]) . Since 2002, the UNPFII has been meeting annually.
The UNPFII can be utilized by Indigenous Peoples to raise awareness, bring policy change to other UN bodies, and influence how Indigenous rights are implemented at the local and national levels. Over the past 20 years, the UNPFII has coordinated and commissioned over 76 studies ([link removed]) , 59reports ([link removed]) , and over 60 publications ([link removed]) . Members of the Forum have worked on drafting policies ([link removed]) for UN agencies and have made recommendations ([link removed]) to other UN bodies.
Some of the greatest achievements over the past two decades have been the networking and alliances built among Indigenous delegates and representatives from all over the world. The relationships, partnerships, and friendships built are core to the global Indigenous rights movement. Aside from the official talks, interventions, panels, official side events, and parallel events, what really also needs to be elevated are the side conversations in the hallways between delegations, UN agencies, funders, and State representatives. This is where true change happens.
Check out our photo archives from past sessions of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
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** UNPFII - Past, Present, and Future - An Interview With Andrea Carmen ([link removed])
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Andrea Carmen (Yaqui), Executive Director of the International Indian Treaty Council, has been involved with the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues since its beginning, and in this radio program, she tells us all about the history of the forum, the present state of the forum, and the forum's future.
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** Join us in amplifying Indigenous Peoples' voices this year at UNPFII with a series of events and opportunities below.
1. Join the conversation!
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What are the pressing issues affecting your Indigenous community?
Create a short video (up to 2 minutes) by April 30 and post it on Twitter and Facebook using #UNPFII20 ([link removed]) #WeAreIndigenous ([link removed]) #Proud2BIndigenous.
Share your photos from the past UNPFIIs using the same hashtags.
** 2. Attend one of our side events.
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Check out all UNPFII side events ([link removed])
** 3. Watch the UNPFII on UN WEB TV starting Monday. ([link removed])
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Read the Program for the Opening Ceremony ([link removed]) , happening today, Monday, April 19, 2021, 3-4 pm EST. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland will deliver a keynote address at the 20th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Learn more about the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues here ([link removed]) .
Nearly 600 URGENT PSAs ([link removed]) on the coronavirus are available in close to 140 Indigenous languages. Please share. ([link removed])
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