United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII)
Organisation O0151
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| Contact details | United Nations Secretariat of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues United Nations, 2 UN Plaza Room DC2-1772, New York, NY 10017 USA Phone: +1 (917) 367 5100 E-mail: IndigenousPermanentForum@un.org |
| Type of organisation | Indigenous Peoples/Local Community Organisation |
| Organisation's interest | Human Rights |
| Location | United States of America |
| Learning Group member? | Yes |
Description
The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) has a mandate to discuss indigenous issues related to economic and social development, culture, the environment, education, health and human rights. According to its mandate, the Permanent Forum will:
- Provide expert advice and recommendations on indigenous issues to the Council, as well as to programmes, funds and agencies of the United Nations
- Raise awareness and promote the integration and coordination of activities related to indigenous issues within the UN system
- Prepare and disseminate information on indigenous issues.
People
Sonia Smallacombe
E-mail: smallacombe@un.org
Web URL
http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/unpfii
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