Permanent Forum on People of African Descent
On 2 August 2021, the General Assembly the Permanent Forum of People of African Descent, as a consultative mechanism for people of African descent and other relevant stakeholders as a platform for improving the safety and quality of life and livelihoods of people of African descent. The Permanent Forum will also serve 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 close coordination with existing mechanisms. The resolution also describes the modalities, format and substantive and procedural aspects of the Permanent Forum.
The United Nations General Assembly had earlier decided in 2014 through the to establish such a body.
Find more information about the purpose and work of the from the UN Human Rights office.
Fourth session (14 - 17 April 2025)
The will take place from 14 to 17 April 2025.
Third session (16 - 19 April 2024)
The took place from 16 to 19 April 2024 at the United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland.
Second session (30 May - 2 June 2023)
The took place from 30 May to 2 June 2023 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, United States of America.
First session (5 - 8 December 2022)
The was held on 5-8 December 2022, in Geneva.