UNESCO at the 18th Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

18th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII)

Date: 22 April – 3 May 2019

Location: United Nations Headquarters, New York

Theme: “Traditional knowledge: Generation, transmission and protection”

The UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) is a high-level advisory body to the United Nations Economic and Social Council with the mandate to address indigenous issues, particularly in relation to economic and social development, culture, the environment, education, health and human rights. The annual sessions of the Permanent Forum provide UNESCO with an opportunity to engage with indigenous peoples in areas under its mandate.

Calendar of events for UNESCO at the 18th Session of the UNPFII

MONDAY – 22 April
Time	Activity
15:00-18:00	*Item 5: Discussion on 2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages* Venue: CR.4 More information: UNESCO statement in English (advance copy, check against delivery) Agenda
18:30-20:00	Side Event: UNESCO 2003 Convention on the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Venue: CR.6 More information: Flyer En - Fr - Sp
TUESDAY – 23 April
9:45-11:15	Side Event: *Progress made on the organization of the 2019 IYIL* Venue: CR.6 More information: tbc
10:00-13:00 15:00-18:00	Item 9: *Special theme of session: “Indigenous peoples’ Traditional knowledge, generation, transmission and protection”* Venue: CR.4 More information: UNESCO statement in English (advance copy, check against delivery)
WEDNESDAY – 24 April and THURSDAY – 25 April
13:00-15:00	*IYIL Steering Committee meeting* Venue: Permanent Mission of Mexico (2 United Nations Plaza, 28th floor, New York, NY10017)