SDG goal 16.7 seeks to ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels. We will hear from Indigenous leaders working to strengthen traditional forms of Indigenous governance and decision-making, especially as it relates to the implementation of Free, Prior and Informed Consent, the governance of resources, land rights + tenure, to understand models for improving implementation of SDG 16.7 for Indigenous Peoples.

Come learn about international human rights mechanisms, including the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) and UN Treaty bodies, the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development and how they can aid in your advocacy efforts and put pressure on governments, locally, nationally, and globally, to respect Indigenous Peoples’ rights.

Training by Joshua Cooper, Executive Director, Oceania Human Rights & Dean, Global Leadership Academy for Human Rights Advocacy.

his side-event will be an opportunity to hear an update from UNESCO on the Global Action Plan on the International Decade of Indigenous Languages and share solutions and strategies Indigenous People have implemented in media and education, and the urgent steps that must be addressed at the national and international levels to curb the critical loss of Indigenous languages. Co-hosts: UNESCO/ International Funders for Indigenous Peoples / Cultural Survival

SDG 16 “Peace Justice and strong institutions” includes a target to Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements. Are we meeting that goal for Indigenous Peoples? Learn from a study on this topic co-produced by UNPFII Indigenous Media Caucus, Cultural Survival, and WACC.

Panelists:
Jenni Monet, Award-winning Indigenous Investigative Journalist
David Hernández Palmar, The International Indigenous Film Showcase of Venezuela

This year marks our 45th year of promoting and amplifying Indigenous voices through our publications! The latest issue of the Cultural Survival Quarterly is dedicated to uplifting the voices, experiences, and diverse identities of Indigenous women. We bring you stories that highlight only a glimpse of the multitude of roles Indigenous women play in strengthening and building our communities. These are true accounts of perseverance, strength, resilience, love, and care for children, families, communities, and Mother Earth.