Registration for this year’s session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues is now open! Registration deadlines are March 13, 2023 for tribes and organizations planning to attend UNPFII for the first time (see more info at the bottom of this email) and April 4, 2023 for tribes and organizations that have attended a UNPFII session in the past.
If your organization has participated in a previous UNPFII session, to register follow these three steps:
STEP 1: Review and update your contact details in the UN integrated Civil Society Organizations (iCSO) System: http://bit.ly/unpfii-updatecontact
STEP 2 (deadline April 4, 2023): Register at the UNPFII 22nd Session Registration Page.
For all participants
For Conference Focal Points* (ONLY for NGOs with ECOSOC status, Indigenous Peoples’ Organizations and academics that have participated at previous sessions of UNPFII:
STEP 3: Upon arrival in New York, each individual will need to visit the UN Badge Office to receive the credential allowing them to enter the UN building.
Are you or your organization planning to attend this year’s session of UNPFII for the first time? If yes, there are three steps to take:
STEP 1 (deadline March 13, 2023): Create a new profile for your tribe, organization, or academic institution, following instructions in the Guide of Participation of NEW Indigenous Peoples Organizations (IPOs) and Academic Institutions.
Note: Tribes and nonprofits should register as “Indigenous Peoples Organizations” (IPOs)
STEP 2: Once you’ve created a new profile, you will receive two emails back from the UN.
The first email will confirm that your organization is confirmed.
The second email will invite you to register the individuals who will attend from your tribe, entity, or institution. Note: You must register each individual who will attend.
STEP 3: Upon arrival in New York, each individual will need to visit the UN Badge Office to receive the credential allowing them to enter the UN building.
The UNPFII Twenty-second Session will take place at the UN Headquarters in New York City, April 17-28. You can find more information about the session such as the provisional agenda, program of work, and frequently asked questions at the UNPFII Twenty-Second Session- 2023 Website.
The Implementation Project will be holding a UNPFII Preparation Session on April 11th and more information about this event will be coming soon!
If you have any questions about registration, reach out to us at Declaration@narf.org and see more of our work at The Implementation Project Website.
