Permanent Forum of People of African Descent, 1st Session

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is pleased to announce that the first session of the Permanent Forum of People of African Descent will take place from 5 to 8 December 2022 in Palais des Nations of the United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland.

In August 2021, the General Assembly adopted resolution 75/314, which operationalized the Permanent Forum of People of African Descent as “a consultative mechanism for people of African descent and other relevant stakeholders” and “as a platform for improving the safety and quality of life and livelihoods of people of African descent.” The Permanent Forum also operates as an advisory body to the Human Rights Council, in line with the programme of activities for the implementation of the International Decade for People of African Descent and in coordination with existing UN mechanisms promoting action to combat racism against people of African descent.

This year’s session will focus on strategies to combat systemic racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.

From structural violence to socio-economic inequalities, legacies of slavery still poison every fabric of society. We must work together to combat racial discrimination. Register to advance justice & reparations for people of African Descent.

Financial Assistance to attend 1st Session:

The OHCHR is in a position to provide financial assistance to a selected number of civil society representatives planning to participate in the first session of the Permanent Forum of People of African Descent.

Deadline for Applications: 10 OCTOBER 2022, 11:59 pm CET

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