Call for children’s submissions on the rights of Indigenous Peoples

Date: 8th July 2021
Category: UN Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)

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The draft report was created pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 33/25. Children and young people will have an opportunity to share their feedback at their regional meetings on the following times:

• Monday 12^th July (Africa and North America, 9:00 GVA)
• Tuesday 13^th July (Pacific and Asian Regions 9:00 GVA and The Arctic, Central and Eastern Europe, Russian Federation and Transcaucasia 15:00 GVA)
• Wednesday 15^th July (Central and South America and the Caribbean 15:00 GVA).

Following the feedback given by children and young people, a finalised report will be presented during the 48th session of the Human Rights Council in September 2021. 

How can children participate?  

• Indigenous Peoples, including children, and States (countries) can submit written statements they would like to make during the Regional Meeting related to their country by 25^th June 2021. For late submissions, please contact expertmechanism@ohchr.org
• EMRIP would like to hear about the situation of indigenous children, what challenges they face, and what matters most to them. 
• The EMRIP will be giving preference to statements from indigenous children and young people. 
• Check the child-friendly call available in English, French, Spanish and Russian. 
• Read the draft study here.

Find information on how to participate and the detailed agenda on the OHCHR dedicated website here.