UNITAR and Colombia Training Series on Indigenous Issues for UN Delegates and Staff
This will be a HYBRID 5-day training series held at the UNHQ for United Nations diplomats, staff, and attendees of the upcoming United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
SCHEDULE: 10AM - 1PM EST (EXCEPT 29 FEB, 3PM-6PM EST)
TUESDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2024, Conference Room 6
THURSDAY, 22 FEBRUARY 2024, Conference Room 6
TUESDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2024, Conference Room 12
THURSDAY, 3PM - 6PM EST, 29 FEBRUARY 2024, Conference Room 8
TUESDAY, 5 MARCH 2024, Conference Room TBD
Explore the Indigenous Issues Training Series, a comprehensive program delving into various facets related to the rights, contributions, and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples. This series introduces the institutional and normative framework established by the United Nations for recognizing and addressing Indigenous Peoples' rights. Participants will delve into the integration of Indigenous Rights within the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing contributions to the Summit of the Future. The training explores how Indigenous Peoples uniquely address environmental crises, emphasizing sustainability and recognizing Mother Earth as a living being with rights. Gain insights into Indigenous contributions to reenvisioning peace and peacebuilding, illustrated through specific case studies such as Colombia. Lastly, explore the distinctive worldviews of Indigenous Peoples, shaping their diplomacy and foreign policy. Register now to secure your spot.
In the wake of the 2014 World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, both governments and the UN system have acknowledged the pivotal contributions of Indigenous Peoples to global governance and multilateral processes. This course serves as a pivotal tool in our collective effort to mainstream and embed Indigenous Peoples' perspectives into key world issues discussed across various UN fora.
The workshop will be held in a HYBRID format at the UNHQ from 10AM-1PM EST (EXCEPT 29 FEB, 3PM-6PM EST) every TUESDAY and THURSDAY from 20 FEBRUARY - 5 MARCH 2024.
Tuesday, 20 February 2024, CR 6, 10:00am-10:10am - Welcoming Remarks
Tuesday, 20 February 2024, CR 6, - Module 1: Institutional-Normative Framework on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within the UN
Thursday, 22 February 2024, CR 6, - Module 2: Indigenous Peoples' well being, SDGs, and Summit of the Future
Tuesday, 27 February 2024, CR 12, - Module 3: Peacebuilding
Thursday, 3PM - 6PM, 29 February 2024, CR 8, - Module 4: Environment, Climate Change and Rights of Mother Earth
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, CR TBD, - Module 5: Indigenous Diplomacy
CERTIFICATION:
Registrants who attend ALL 5 MODULES will receive a Diploma showing proof of completion for the course.
Registrants who attend 4 MODULES OR LESS will receive Certificates for each attended module individually.