Africa Regional Dialogue

The aim of the regional dialogues is to discuss issues of relevance in the countries of the region and identify how to sharpen the focus and impact of the Permanent Forum’s analysis and recommendations. [...] The objectives of these dialogues include the following: • Identify specific issues or challenges for Indigenous Peoples in the region and share lessons learned from Indigenous Peoples, Member States, UN agencies, and other stakeholders; identify good practices and good examples in certain countries • Provide a space for Indigenous Peoples, Member States, and UN systems to exchange information and. [...] The dialogue will begin with introductory remarks and will be moderated by Members of the Permanent Forum of the African region (Bornface Museke Mate, Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, Vital Bambanze). [...] After the opening remarks, participants will be invited to reflect on the guiding themes and discuss the major issues encountered by Indigenous Peoples within the regional and national contexts of Africa. [...] • Enhancing Indigenous Peoples’ right to self-determination in the context of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and emphasizing the voices of Indigenous youth – moderated by Rodrigo Paillalef Monnard, Member of the Permanent Forum • The role of young people, especially girls, in the protection of Indigenous Peoples’ rights: transmission of traditional knowledge thr.