16-27 May 2011
UN Headquarters, New York
Report on the Tenth Session
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Agenda
Programme of work
Press Materials and Fact Sheets
Statements made at the Tenth Session
Registration
Practical information for participants
Meetings with the special rapporteur
Side Events
Other important events
Documents
Provisional agenda for the tenth session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
1. Election of officers.
2. Adoption of the agenda and organization of work.
3. Follow-up to the recommendations of the Permanent Forum:
(a) Economic and social development;
(b) Environment;
(c) Free, prior and informed consent.
4. Human rights:
(a) Implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples;
(b) Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people and other United Nations human rights mechanisms.
5. Half-day discussion on Central and South America and the Caribbean.
6. Comprehensive dialogue with United Nations agencies and funds.
7. Future work of the Permanent Forum, including issues of the Economic and Social Council and emerging issues.
8. Draft agenda for the eleventh session of the Permanent Forum.
9. Adoption of the report of the Permanent Forum on its tenth session.
- Note. There is no special theme for the Tenth Session. The Permanent Forum has a biannual working method one policy year and one review year. 2011 will be a review year.
Due to the renovation work at UN Headquarters, there is limited space in the conference rooms. The United Nations will issue special day passes in addition to the grounds pass that all participants receive when they register. These special passes will be distributed in the visitor's lobby of the UN. There will be a limited number of special day passes according to the capacity of the conference rooms.
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Proposed organization of work:
Press Materials and Fact Sheets
Press Release: EN | ES | FR
Fact Sheet: Half-Day Discussion On Central and South America and the Caribbean
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Fact Sheet: Forced Labour and Indigenous Peoples
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Fact Sheet: Right to Water and Indigenous Peoples
EN| ES | FR
Articles:
HR/5050 - Background Release
HR/5051 - 1st & 2nd Meetings (AM & PM)--16 May 2011
HR/5053 - 3rd & 4th Meetings (AM & PM)--17 May 2011
Environment; Free, prior and informed consent
HR/5056 - 5th Meeting (PM)--18 May 2011
Human Rights
HR/5057 - 6th & 7th Meetings (AM & PM)--19 May 2011
Human Rights--Diologue with Special Rapporteur and other UN Human Rights Mechanisms; Statement by the Chair of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
HR/5058 - 8th Meeting (AM)--20 May 2011
Half-Day Discussion on Central and South America and the Caribbean
HR/5059 - Deputy Secretary-General, at Launch of UN Indigenous Peoples’ Partnership, Says It Offers Partners Chance to Bring Expertise under One ‘Umbrella’
HR/5060 - 9th & 10th Meetings (AM & PM)--23 May 2011
Comprehensive Diologue with UN agencies and funds, Comprehensive Diologue with UNICEF, Report on the annual meeting of the Inter-Agency Support Group on Indigenous Peoples' Issues; Future Work of the Permanent Forum, discussion on the World Conference of Indigenous Peoples' Issues and discussion on Rio+20
HR/5061 - 11th Meeting (AM)--24 May 2011
Half-Day Discussion on the Right to Water and Indigenous Peoples
HR/5062 - 12th & 13th Meetings (AM & PM)--25 May 2011
Special Rapporteurs' studies
HR/5063 - 14th Meeting (AM)--26 May 2011
Draft Agenda for the Eleventh Session of the Permanent Forum
HR/5064 - 15th & 16th Meetings (AM & PM)--27 May 2011
Adoption of the Report of the Permanent Forum on its Tenth Session;
Closing of the session
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Press Conference to Mark Close of Tenth Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
(27 May 2011)
Press Conference on Right of Indigenous Peoples to Water
(23 May 2011)
Press Conference on Launch of United Nations Indigenous Peoples’ Partnership
(20 May 2011)
Press Conference on Indigenous Peoples in Latin America
(19 May 2011)
Press Conference on Human Rights of Indigenous Peoples
(18 May 2011)
Press Conference on Extractive Industries, Mega-Projects in Territories of Indigenous Peoples
(17 May 2011)
Press Conference by Chair of United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
(16 May 2011)
Webcasts:
Press Conference: Mirna Cunningham on the the 10th Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
(27 May 2011)
Press Conference: Implementation of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Accord in Bangladesh
(24 May 2011)
Press conference by Valmaine Toki
(23 May 2011)
Press conference to launch the United Nations Indigenous Peoples’ Partnership (UNIPP) (20 May 2011)
Press conference by Saul Vicente Vasquez
(19 May 2011)
Press conference by Dalee Sambo Dorough
(18 May 2011)
Press Conference: On extractive industries and mega projects in indigenous peoples' territories
(17 May 2011)
Press conference to launch the Summit of UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (16 May 2011)
Opening Ceremony and Remarks by the Secretary-General
(16 May 2011)
Statements Made at the Tenth Session
Statement of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Ban Ki Moon
Statement by Mr. Sha Zukang, Under Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs
Opening Statement by the Chairperson of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Statement by the Special Rapporteur on the Human Right to Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation
Statement by Professor James Anaya Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Discussion point 7 half-day on the right to water and Peoples Indigenous
Prepared by Aicha Cheikh Sala (Assoc Tidawt) and Aboubakar Albachir (Assoc Tunfa), members of IPACC // Point 7 Discussion d’une demi-journée sur le droit à l’eau et des peuples autochtones:
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Closing Statement by the Chairperson of the UN permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
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Programme for the Opening Ceremony
General Assembly Hall, 16 May 2011, 11am-1pm
1. Ceremonial Joik, a unique form of cultural expression for the Sámi people by Mr. Ole Johan Eira.
2. Declaration of the opening of the meeting by Mr. Sha Zukang, Under Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs.
3. Ceremonial welcome by the traditional Chief of the Onondaga Nation, Todadaho Sid Hill.
4. Election of the Chairperson of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
5. Passing of baton from former Chairperson of the Permanent Forum, Mr. Carlos Mamani to the elected Chairperson of the Permanent Forum.
6. Statement of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Ban Ki Moon.
7. Statement by Mr. Sha Zukang, Under Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs.
8. Election of the Bureau Members of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
9. Adoption of the agenda and the organization of work.
10. Statement by the Chairperson of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
11. Statement by Ms. Kimberly Teehee, White House Senior Policy Advisor for Native American Affairs, United States of America.
12. Statement by Ms. Rebeca Grynspan, Under-Secretary-General and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Associate Administrator.
Registration
Registration of all participants from NGOs, IPOs and academic institutions will take place in the Visitor's Lobby. Participants must enter the UN through the Visitor’s Entrance on 1St. Avenue facing 45th. Street.
Registration times during the tenth session:
(Please note the schedule has changed. Official registration times are as follows):
| Friday 13 May |
14:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday 15 May |
12:00 - 16:00 |
| Monday 16 May |
08:00 - 15:45 |
From Tuesday throughout the duration of the tenth session, registration will be open from 9:00 – 12:30 and from 14:00 to 15:45 .
Make sure to bring the confirmation letter that you receive after pre-registering as well as a photo identification document to get a UN ground-pass. It should be noted that for security reasons, only official documents (passports, state-issued driver’s license and similar documents), issued by recognized authorities are accepted. No other documents will be accepted.
The confirmation letter can be downloaded at the UN Civil Society Network website once your representatives are approved.
Practical Information for Participants
Can my organization make a statement at the Permanent Forum session?
During previous sessions the Permanent Forum, representatives of NGOs and organizations of indigenous populations have made presentations. Most of the organizations that addressed the Forum do not enjoy consultative status. In other words, all participants registered to attend the session may make oral presentations, depending on availability of time.
Frequently asked questions on NGO participation
Handbook for Participants at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
>>>The handbook is available in English, Spanish, French and Russian.
Logistical information (accommodation, transportation and other useful information) -please note that some of this information may become outdated.
***Please Note: Conference Room 8 is located on the lower level of the main General Assembly Building. Access is through the main visitor's entrance.***
Special Rapporteur
Click here to read the statement made by the Special Rapportuer during the Tenth Session of the Permanent Forum
Other Important Events:
Global Indigenous Peoples' Caucus: 9am to 9.45am
NLB Room 1, Tuesday, 17 May to Thursday, 26 May.
Indigenous Craft Fair: 9AM-7PM
Church Center Building - 777 UN Plaza, Wednesday, 18 May 2011.
Indigenous Exhibition and Cultural Event at the UN 6:15PM
UN Visitor's Lobby, Tuesday 17 May 2011.
The opening of an Indigenous cultural exhibit will take place on Tuesday, 17 May, at 6.15pm at the UN Visitor’s Lobby, with performances by indigenous artists from around the world.
The Indigenous cultural exhibit entitled “The Right to Water and Indigenous Peoples” is organized by the UN Department of Public Information, the NGO Committee on the UN International Decade of the World’s Indigenous Peoples and the Secretariat of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous issues.
The exhibition is composed of photographs, short films, and a full-size watercraft, which convey indigenous peoples’ relationship with waters, lands and its resources for their cultural vitality and resilience, as well as their social and economic well-being. It includes contributions from indigenous artists worldwide.
The exhibition opening will be followed by a reception and performances by indigenous artists from around the world, including Nive Nielsen - an Inuit singer from Greenland, Kinding Sindaw - a Maranao dance troupe from the Philippines, and KHANA - a traditional Aymara band from Bolivia, among others.
Pre-Registration
Online pre-registration is now CLOSED.
IPOs and Academics are requested and expected to update their contact information and manage their profiles using the UN-DESA Integrated Civil Society Database at: http://esango.un.org/civilsociety/login.do
NGOs with ECOSOC status, indigenous peoples' organizations and academics that are already registered and have participated in past sessions of the Permanent Forum:
Log in (all NGOs, IPOs and academics who have attended sessions in previous years)
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Further information and FAQs on registration