World Conference on Indigenous Peoples

UN World Conference on Indigenous Peoples

Informal Consultation on the Zero Draft Conference Outcome Document

On July 16, the President of the General Assembly held informal consultations regarding the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples.

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UN Informal Interactive Hearing: Indigenous People's Proposals for the World Conference Outcome Document

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Advancing Proposals in the UN

Indian nations and organizations are banding together to call for strong, action-oriented outcomes from the UN World Conference on Indigenous Peoples.

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Preparations for the UN World Conference on Indigenous Peoples continue and the Center remains committed to supporting tribal nations and indigenous peoples to achieve lasting measures to improve the lives of indigenous peoples.

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Timeline and Key Dates

Updated October 26, 2016

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World Conference on Indigenous Peoples

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World Conference on Indigenous Peoples

On September 22 and 23, 2014, the United Nations held the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples in order to share perspectives and best practices on the realization of the rights of indigenous peoples, including to pursue the objectives of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The World Conference resulted in a concise, action-oriented outcome document with major commitments by the UN and member states to advance the rights of indigenous peoples.

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5 Steps to Help Tribes Engage with the United Nations

One of the largest tribes in the United States recently asked me how to get involved at the United Nations. Like many tribes, they are interested in taking their place in the World community and working to protect indigenous rights in this country and globally. Their question was: How do we get started?

Here are some concrete steps:

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Center at Human Rights Council Session in Geneva

September 2013 | Highlights from the Center's participation in the 24th Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland (MORE...)

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Indian Law Resource Center at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

In May, the Center participated in the 12th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York City.

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The World Conference: An Historic Opportunity to Implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

The World Conference on Indigenous Peoples: An Historic Opportunity to Implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

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Two Years Later: Native Nations Pushing for Implementation of the UN Declaration

Commentary by Robert T. Coulter on 2-year anniversary of U.S. endorsement of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

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World Conference: The Center Calls for Indigenous Peoples to Respond

It is now extremely important that countries and the President of the General Assembly hear directly from indigenous peoples and governments. Send letters, on behalf of your nations and organizations, saying you would like to see a productive World Conference.