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2024 United Nations Forum on Indigenous Issues Convenes in New York
2024 | April 19
Representatives and activists of Indigenous communities gathered for the 23rd annual United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues with a particular thematic focus on Indigenous youth.
2024 United Nations Forum on Indigenous Issues Convenes in New York
Call for Input to a Report of Special UN Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues
2024 | April 19
The UN Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues calls for written submissions to aid a report to the General Assembly next fall.
Call for Input to a Report of Special  UN Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues
EU Agency Publishes Report on Racism in Policing
2024 | April 11
The first ever EU-wide report on racism in policing shines light on problems and offers policy recommendations.
EU Agency Publishes Report on Racism in Policing
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination opened its 112th Session
2024 | April 09
The UN Committee discussed the legacy of colonialism and the slave trade, inaugurated new committee members and discussed the anti-discrimination efforts by member states.
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination opened its 112th Session
Brazil Makes Official Apology to the Indigenous Krenak People
2024 | April 05
Brazil apologises to indigenous’ victims of torture and persecution during its military dictatorship. “In the name of the Brazilian state I want to say sorry for all the suffering your people were put through.”
Brazil Makes Official Apology to the Indigenous Krenak People
Council of Europe Events focus on fighting upsurge in antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred
2024 | March 28
Council  of Europe Events focus on fighting upsurge in antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred
OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities and the Republic of Lithuania hold Roundtable
2024 | March 27
OSCE High Commissioner argues that “by empowering national minorities economically, we will be in a stronger position to enhance peace and security, prevent inter-ethnic conflicts, and contribute to overall economic growth within our societies.”
OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities and the Republic of Lithuania hold Roundtable
UN Experts call on States to Address the Legacy of the Transatlantic Slave Trade
2024 | March 25
United Nations experts reflect on legacy of transatlantic slave trade and the systemic racism that Afro-descendants still face today.
UN Experts call on States to Address the Legacy of the Transatlantic Slave Trade
Application Deadline Extended: Global Minority Rights Summer School 2024
2024 | March 18
Application Deadline Extended: Global Minority Rights Summer School 2024
UN Experts on the Rights of Indigenous People Make Country Visit to Norway
2024 | March 18
The delegation met with members of Sámi communities and Norwegian government officials.
UN Experts on the Rights of Indigenous People Make Country Visit to Norway