UNPFII: information on registration / Foro Permanente: información sobre acreditación / Instance permanente: informations sur l'inscription

-IMPORTANT INFORMATION-

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
13:00 - 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 (http://esango.un.org/irene/?page=viewContent&nr=13882&type=8&section=8) once your representatives were approved.

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

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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- INFORMACION IMPORTANTE -

En registro y/o acreditación de todos los participantes de las Organizaciones de los Pueblos Indígenas, ONGs con estatus consultativo ante el ECOSOC e Instituciones Académicas se realizará en el Lobby de la Secretaría de la ONU ( Visitor's Lobby). Los participantes pre-registrados deben ingresar a la ONU por la entrada de turistas ubicada en la 1era. Avenue y calle 45.

Registro durante la sesión:
Las horas oficiales para el registro son:

Viernes, 13 de Mayo
14:00 - 16:00
Domingo, 15 de Mayo
13:00 - 15:45
Lunes, 16 de Mayo
8:00 - 15:45

A partir del Martes, 17 de Mayo y la duración de la sesión, el registro estará abierto solamente entre las 9am a 12:30pm y de 14pm a 15:45pm.
Por favor traiga con usted la carta de confirmación que recibió cuando realizó el pre-registro, así como un documento de identificación para que se extienda una credencial para su ingreso. Por seguridad, solamente documentos oficiales (pasaporte, licencia de conducir o un documento similar), emitido por autoridades oficiales será aceptado. Ningun otro documento será aceptado.

La carta de confirmación la encuentra en el siguiente link: (http://esango.un.org/irene/?page=viewContent&nr=13882&type=8&section=8)

use su nombre de usuario y contraseña.

Se solicita y se espera que las Organizaciones de los Pueblos Indígenas e Instituciones académicas actualicen sus contactos y contenido sobre el trabajo de la organización usando la base de datos Integrada de la Sociedad Civil de UN-DESA (UN-DESA Integrated Civil Society Database) en el link: http://esango.un.org/civilsociety/login.do

Debido a los trabajos de renovación de la Sede de la ONU, existe un limitado espacio en las salas de conferencia. La ONU proveerá pases diarios en adición a la tarjeta de acreditación que todos los participantes reciben al momento de su registro. Estos pases especiales diarios serán distribuidos en el Lobby para visitantes de la ONU. Existirá un número limitado de pases diarios dependiendo de la capacidad de las salas de conferencia.


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-INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES-

Enregistrement de tous les participants des ONG, des OPA et des institutions académiques auront lieu dans le hall des visiteurs. Les participants doivent entrer l'ONU par l'entrée des visiteurs, le 1er Avenue face à la Rue 45e.

Les délais d'inscription au cours de la dixième session:

Vendredi le 13 mai de 14h00 à 16h00
Samedi le 15 mai de 13h00 à 16h00
Lundi le 16 mai de 08h00 à 15h45

À commencer mardi le 17 mai, l'enregistrement sera ouvert de 9h00 à 12h30 et de 14h00 à 15h45 pendant toute la durée de la dixième session.

N'oubliez pas d'apporter la lettre de confirmation que vous recevez après la pré-inscription ainsi qu'un document d'identité avec photo pour obtenir votre badge d'accès. Il convient de noter que, pour des raisons de sécurité, seuls les documents officiels (passeports, permis de conduire émis par l'État et des documents similaires), délivré par des autorités reconnues sont acceptés. Aucun autre document ne sera accepté.

La lettre de confirmation peut être téléchargée sur le site web de la société civile des Nations Unies ( http://esango.un.org/irene/?page=viewContent&nr=13882&type=8&section=8) une fois que vos représentants ont été approuvés.

Il est nécessaire que les OPA et universitaires mettent à jour leurs informations de contact et gèrent leurs profils utilisant la base de données de l'ONU-DAES «Integrated Civil Society » au lien suivant : http://esango.un.org/civilsociety/login.do
avant de commencer le processus de pré-inscription en ligne.

En raison de travaux de rénovation du Siège de l'ONU, l'espace est limité dans les salles de conférence. L'Organisation des Nations Unies émettra quotidiennement des laissez-passer en plus de la carte d'accès que tous les participants reçoivent lors de leur inscription. Ces laissez-passer seront distribués dans le hall des visiteurs de l'ONU. Il y aura un nombre limité de laissez-passer en fonction de la capacité des salles de conférence.


Secretariat of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
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UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS
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Questionnaire for governments, indigenous peoples and organizations, NGOs, business enterprises and other interested parties

Please submit your response preferably via email at indigenous@ohchr.org

Dear Sir/Madame,

CH-1211 GENEVE 10
23 March 2011

I am pleased to address you in my capacity as Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples pursuant to United Nations Human Rights Council Resolution15/14 of 30 September 2010.

I am currently carrying out a study on the rights of indigenous peoples in relation to natural resource extraction and development projects affecting them, in light of the high level of information I have received from indigenous peoples expressing concerns about this issue. In my previous reports to the United Nations Human Rights Council, I have examined the duty of states to consult with indigenous peoples about decisions affecting them (A/HRC/12/34) and the responsibilities of corporations whose activities affect indigenous peoples (A/HRC/15/37). I am now building upon these previous reports in order to provide an analysis of the effects of natural resource extraction and development projects on the rights of indigenous peoples, as well as an assessment of the responsibilities of States, corporations and indigenous peoples in this context.

An important component of this study will be the eventual development of a set of guidelines directed at States, corporations and indigenous peoples on the duty to consult with indigenous peoples in relation to natural resource extraction and development projects. With this document, I aim to provide guidance on the steps necessary to ensure that these types of projects are carried out in a way that is consistent with relevant human rights standards on the rights of indigenous peoples, including with respect to lands, territories and natural resources; consultation and free, prior, and informed consent; participation in and control over the design and implementation of project activities; mitigation measures; and benefit sharing.To gather information for the preparation of this study, I have developed a questionnaire for governments, indigenous peoples and organizations, NGOs, business enterprises and other interested parties.

The purpose of this questionnaire is to understand the views, concerns and recommendations of different relevant actors regarding the subject matter of this study, in accordance with the mandate given to me by the Human Rights Council to "examine ways and means of overcoming existing obstacles to the full and effective protection of the rights of indigenous peoples ... and to identify, exchange and promote best practices."

I kindly request that you complete the attached questionnaire. While responses can be submitted in all official languages of the United Nations, responses in English and Spanish would be preferred.

Please submit your response preferably via email at indigenous@ohchr.org or by mail to the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples; c/o OHCHR- UNOG, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Palais Wilson; 1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland. Should you have any question regarding this request, do not hesitate to contact Ms. Karin Lucke at 022 917 94 31.

Please submit your response no later than 1 May 2011.

Thank you in advance for your time and kind co-operation.

James Anaya Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples.

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Suriname: UN expert calls for further dialogue on indigenous and tribal land issues

PARAMARIBO – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, called for further contact between the authorities and the indigenous and tribal peoples of Suriname, and reiterated his readiness to assist with efforts to advance their land and resource rights.

“I look forward to continued dialogue with the Government and with the indigenous and tribal peoples of Suriname, in order to provide further guidance on the practical steps necessary to move forward with securing indigenous and tribal land rights, in accordance with relevant international treaties to which Suriname is a part,” Mr. Anaya said at the end of the first visit ever to the country by a human rights independent expert designated by the UN Human Rights Council.

The Special Rapporteur’s mission from 13-16 March took place in the context of Suriname’s implementation of the 2007 judgment of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in the case of the Saramaka People v. Suriname.

“I believe that this visit was very fruitful and constituted unique and valuable opportunity for dialogue and consultation with indigenous and tribal peoples of Suriname and the Suriname Government,” Mr. Anaya said. “I congratulate all of them for their cooperation and openness in engaging with my mandate, in order to meet the many challenges existing in the country related to the domestic implementation of international human rights norms.”

During the brief visit, the Special Rapporteur met in Paramaribo with representatives of the Government, including the Vice President; the Ministers of Regional Development; Justice and Police; Foreign Affairs; Natural Resources; Land and Physical Planning; and Labour, Technology and Environment; as well as others from the Council of Ministers.

The UN independent expert also held meetings with the indigenous organization VIDS, and Maroon representatives of VGS, the 12 Okanisi clan, the Matawaí clan, the Paramakan community and the Bureau Moiwana, as well as with the UN Country Team.

The Special Rapporteur expressed his thanks to all those that assisted in preparations for the visit, especially representatives at the Ministry of Regional Development, for their invaluable help in organizing and facilitating all aspects of the visit.

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S. James Anaya (USA) is a Regents Professor and the James J. Lenoir Professor of Human Rights Law and Policy at the University of Arizona (United States). He was appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council to the mandate of Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples effective May 2008. The mandate was created in 2001 by the then Commission on Human Rights, and was renewed most recently in 2010 by the Human Rights Council for a three-year period.

Tenth Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

16-27 May 2011
UN Headquarters, New York

Agenda

Pre-registration

Side 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.

Pre-Registration

Online pre-registration is now open. Those who wish to attend the tenth session of the Permanent Forum must pre-register online by 1 May 2011.

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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Indigenous peoples' organizations and academics that have not participated in previous sessions:

Step by step guide: Pre-registration of new organizations

Pre-Registration - indigenous peoples organizations

Pre-Registration - academics

Further information and FAQs on registration

Side events

Registration of side events is now open. The deadline for the submission of side event requests is 15 April. Due to a lack of availability of rooms, there will be significantly fewer side events than during previous sessions.

Side event request form (to be submitted by organizers of side events)

Guidelines for organizers of side events

DOCUMENTS Submitted by the Secretariat of UNPFI

Implementation of the ‘new conservation paradigm’

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1101/S00248/implementation-of-the-new-conservation-paradigm.htm

International Union for the Conservation of Nature to review and advance implementation of the ‘new conservation paradigm’, focusing on rights of indigenous peoples

Indigenous peoples’ representatives met with Chairs of Commissions of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and other conservation organizations, for a high-level dialogue during the Sharing Power conference, in Whakatane, New Zealand, on January 13th, 2011. IUCN agreed to review the implementation of resolutions related to indigenous peoples taken at the 4th World Conservation Congress (WCC4) in 2008, in Barcelona, Spain, and to advance their implementation.

These resolutions, along with the Durban Action Plan and the Programme of Work on Protected Areas of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), are often termed as the “new conservation paradigm”. They are crucial for ensuring that conservation practices respect the rights of indigenous peoples and their full and effective participation in policy and practice. Unfortunately, the actual implementation of these decisions in support of indigenous peoples has been very patchy. The information gathered by the IUCN review processes will feed into its 2013-2016 Programme, to be discussed and adopted in September 2012 in Jeju, Republic of Korea.

Specifically, the meeting participants agreed that IUCN will:

• Reinforce its multi-level process (encompassing international, regional, national and local levels) to assess and advance the implementation of the “new conservation paradigm”. This process would focus on specific WCC4 resolutions relevant to indigenous peoples.

• Implement pilot assessments of protected areas at the local level that should be carried out by teams composed of indigenous peoples, IUCN national and international offices, government officials and other relevant actors. The pilot assessments should specify recommendations to address gaps between the observed practices and the ‘new conservation paradigm’. The findings will be reported in national workshops, which will then explore ways to implement the recommendations from the assessments. The assessments would also bring examples of successful projects and best practices to the international community.

• Carry out a review of the implementation of each of the WCC4 resolutions relevant to indigenous peoples, based on information from commissions and regional and global thematic programmes. This review will identify gaps and make recommendations to address them, which will be included in IUCN’s 2013-2016 Programme.

• Submit reports on these matters to the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and the CBD.

• Spread awareness of WCC4 resolutions on indigenous peoples to all national IUCN offices.

• Improve the coordination between regional and national IUCN offices and indigenous peoples’ organizations.

Furthermore:

• The IUCN Council should be reminded that it was directed by a WCC4 resolution to form a task force to examine the application of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to every aspect of the IUCN Programme (including Commissions’ Mandates), policies and practices, and to make recommendations for its implementation.

Udom Charoenniyomphrai, from the Inter Mountain Peoples’ Education and Culture in Thailand Association (IMPECT), said, “The agreements reached in the meeting are good. We are now hoping that they will be effectively implemented.”

Further Information:

• Press Release: Sharing power - the end of 'fortress' conservation? January 10th, 2011 (Available in English and Spanish): http://www.forestpeoples.org/topics/participatory-resource-mapping/news/2011/01/press-release-sharing-power-end-fortress-conserva

• Forest Peoples Programme and indigenous partners’ updates from IUCN CEESP Sharing Power are available at: http://www.forestpeoples.org/special-blogs/iucn-ceesp-sharing-power

• Briefing for Media - Securing indigenous peoples' rights in conservation in Suriname, January 10th, 2011: http://www.forestpeoples.org/sites/fpp/files/news/2011/01/Media_Briefing_Suriname_Securing_IP_Rights_in_Conservation_Sharing_Power_Jan_2011_Eng-revMO_FM.pdf

• Briefing for Media - Securing indigenous peoples’ rights in conservation: A Review of South West Uganda - http://www.forestpeoples.org/sites/fpp/files/news/2011/01/Media_briefing_Uganda_Securing_IP_Rights_in_Conservation_Sharing_Power_Jan_2011_Eng.pdf

• Briefing for Media - Indigenous peoples and protected areas in Thailand: A Review - http://www.forestpeoples.org/sites/fpp/files/news/2011/01/Media%20briefing_Thailand_IPs_and_PAs_Sharing_%20Power_2011_Eng.pdf

• Other documents on this topic can be found at: http://www.forestpeoples.org/topics/environmental-governance/international-processes