International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2023

• Event Cordinator : United Nations
• Venue : Online
• Event date : August 09, 2023

On 23 December 1994, the United Nations General Assembly decided, in its resolution 49/214, that the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People shall be observed on 9 August every year. The date marks the first meeting, in 1982, of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations.

The International Day observance will take place online on Wednesday, 9 August 2023.

This year’s theme is: Indigenous Youth as Agents of Change for Self-determination.

Climate Action and the Green Transition
Mobilizing for Justice
Intergenerational connections

World Tribal Day – Panchmahal

• Event Cordinator : District Administrative Panchmahal
• Venue : Godhra, Gujarat
• Event date : August 09, 2023

Panchmahal district is one of the tribal districts in Gujarat .There are 7 talukas in Panchmahal in which the largest taluka is Godhra. Being home to such huge tribal population tribal day is celebrated every year in the district. The World Tribal Day is observed on 9th August each year to raise awareness and protect the rights of the worlds indigenous population .Recounting the contributions made by the tribal community in the Indian culture and traditions a rally is organised in the Godhra in Panchmahal district The tribals dress turn up in big numbers in the rally in traditional dress and pagadhi on their heads. 

3rd International Indigenous Health & Wellbeing Conference 2023

• Event Cordinator : Lowitja Institute
• Venue : Cairns Convention Centre, Queensland, Australia
• Event date : June 14, 2023 - June 16, 2023

Lowitja Institute International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference 2023 is a biennial event attracting a global audience committed to sharing knowledge for the health and wellbeing of indigenous communities.  The conference will bringing together people working for the health and wellbeing of indigenous peoples, including:  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders, international indigenous leaders, researchers,  health professionals and practitioners, community representatives, policy makers, government and others working in First Nations health and wellbeing organisations, institutions and services

ICCE 2023 Conference: Sharing Knowledge to Take Action

• Event Cordinator : Indigenous Centre for Cumulative Effects
• Venue : Westin Hotel, Ottawa, Ontario.
• Event date : May 29, 2023 - May 31, 2023

Speakers from coast to coast will share their knowledge on cumulative effects assessment, management, and monitoring, and how their ground-breaking initiatives are helping Indigenous communities to strengthen their capacity to build stronger communities. Through interactive presentations and panels, conference participants will learn more about innovative ways to handle the social, cultural, and environmental components of cumulative effects work. These discussions, rooted in both Indigenous and non-Indigenous knowledge, will empower communities to seize this opportunity to take action and continue their contribution to the ever-growing Indigenous leadership on cumulative effects.

International Day Of The World’s Indigenous Peoples 2021

• Event Cordinator : United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
• Venue : Secretariat of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues/DISD/DESA, United Nations
• Event date : August 09, 2021

The 2021 commemoration of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples  focussed on the theme “Leaving no one behind: Indigenous peoples and the call for a new social contract” which was held on 9 August 2021.   
The 2021 commemoration of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples featured an interactive discussion with two speakers on  the distincted  elements to be considered when  building and  redesigning a new social contract that is inclusive of indigenous peoples – where indigenous peoples’ own forms of governance and ways of life must be respected and based on their free, prior and informed consent and genuine and inclusive participation and partnership. 
 

Launch Of State Of The World’s Indigenous Peoples, Volume V On “Rights To Lands, Territories And Resources”

• Event Cordinator : United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
• Venue : Online
• Event date : March 15, 2021 - March 16, 2021

The first publication of The State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples was published in 2009 and its major focus was on: Poverty and Well-being; Culture; Environment; Contemporary Education;Health; Human Rights and Emerging Issues. The report was well received and according to press reports, the publication revealed alarming statistics on indigenous peoples’ poverty, health, education, employment, human rights, the environment and more. This was the first United Nations publication and provided much needed information on the status of indigenous peoples throughout the world.The Report on the State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples promotes awareness of indigenous peoples’ issues within the United Nations system, with States, academia and the broader public.

ILO and Partners Celebrate International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples 2019

• Event Cordinator : The Indigenous Peoples Forum and Kapaeeng Foundation
• Venue : Dhaka, Bangladesh
• Event date : August 06, 2019

One of the major findings from this project was indigenous languages. The indigenous communities identified that 92 percent of languages are vulnerable; 4 percent of languages are critically endangered, and the remaining 4 percent already extinct in Bangladesh. Only five indigenous communities get bilingual education at primary level and there are no indigenous teachers to teach in the schools. UN Resident Coordinator, Mia Seppo, emphasized the need to preserve indigenous languages and to enhance access to education for their own language.

Expert Group Meeting On Sustainable Development In Territories Of Indigenous Peoples

• Event Cordinator : United Nations
• Venue : United Nations Headquarters New York, USA
• Event date : January 23, 2018 - January 25, 2018

The International expert group meeting which was held on the Jan 23-Jan 25 2018 focussed on the theme “Sustainable Development in the Territories of Indigenous Peoples” 
(Article 4 of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples  that stated-
Indigenous peoples, in exercising their right to self-determination, have the right to autonomy or self-government in matters relating to their internal and local affairs, as well as ways and means for financing their autonomous functions).
                     
 
 

EGM On Indigenous Peoples And Agenda 2030 For Sustainable Development

• Event Cordinator : United Nations
• Venue : Secretariat of the Permanent Forum, United Nations
• Event date : October 22, 2015 - October 23, 2015

On 22 and 23 October 2015, the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), Division for Social Policy and Development, Secretariat of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues organized a two-day expert group meeting (EGM) on indigenous peoples and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The meeting was aimed at developing strategic guidance and action-oriented recommendations to mobilize action and support to include indigenous issues in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.

The meeting brought together indigenous experts, including representatives of the three UN mechanisms with specific mandates concerning indigenous peoples, academic experts and statisticians, and representatives of the UN system. The discussion was structured around three main areas: reflections on the goals and targets adopted in the 2030 Agenda; indicators for measuring progress for indigenous peoples; and monitoring development progress for indigenous peoples and experiences in data collection.

EGM On "Sexual Health And Reproductive Rights'

• Event Cordinator : United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
• Venue : Conference Room 5--North Lawn Building New York, USA
• Event date : January 15, 2014 - January 17, 2014

The International Expert Group Meeting on sexual health and reproductive rights: articles 21, 22 (1), 23 and 24 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was organized following a decision by the Economic and Social Council, authorizing a three day international expert group meeting.  The Expert Group Meeting is intended to:
• Analyze enshrined human rights within international standards and policies and how these could be more responsive to advancing the sexual health and reproductive rights of indigenous peoples;
• Promote an opportunity to exchange information, analysis and good practices;
• Identify options and further plans to build the necessary conditions for addressing the sexual health and reproductive rights of indigenous peoples, through concrete
recommendations to the UN system, Member States, indigenous peoples and their organizations as well as non-indigenous civil society organizations.
The final report and recommendations of the Expert Group Meeting will inform the thirteenth session of the Permanent Forum (12-23 May 2014), and also feed into the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples (September 2014) as well as the 20 year review of the International Conference on Population and Development and the ongoing
discussions to define a development agenda beyond 2015. 
Proposed themes for discussion
1. Sexuality, culture, taboos and education
2. Maternal health and family planning
3. Intercultural approach to sexual and reproductive health: Access and quality
4. HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections
5. Gender equality, discrimination and violence
6. Harmful traditional practices
7. Indigenous peoples' SRH, the UN system, post 2015 Agenda, ICPD +20 and WCIP