The Implementation Project will attend the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP), taking place July 14-18, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland. TIP will participate in all plenary sessions and host a side event with Former NCAI and Quinault Indian Nation President Fawn Sharp, entitled “From Traditional Economies to Global Transformation: Indigenous Leadership in Rebuilding Economic Systems.” This event will feature Indigenous leaders, technical experts, and global partners to showcase how Indigenous Peoples are leading both immediate innovations and broader systemic reforms that honor and expand upon traditional economies.
From Traditional Economies to Global Transformation: Indigenous Leadership in Rebuilding Economic Systems will take place in-person only, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from 10:00 – 11:00am (CEST), in Room XXII at the UNOG Building E. Confirmed registration to EMRIP is required to attend the side events.
PANELISTS
Mr. Mali Ole Kaunga – Founder & Director, Indigenous Movement for Peace Advancement & Conflict Transformation (IMPACT)
Amb. Justin Mohamed – Australian Ambassador for First Nations People
Mr. Ojot Miru Ojulu – Member, UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Ms. Fawn Sharp – Former President, Quinault Indian Nation and National Congress of American Indians
Mr. Alexey Tsykarev – Member, Cali Fund Steering Committee
TIP is honored to be joined by co-hosts: Australian Government, Indigenous Movement for Peace Advancement & Conflict Transformation (IMPACT), and Center for Support of Indigenous Peoples and Civic Diplomacy “Young Karelia”.
More EMRIP details can be found on the UN Human Rights Council website, including the program of work and information about signing up for the list of speakers.
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