129 | New Status for Indigenous Governments in UN Meetings @ Virtual Dialogue of ICB

In this episode of the podcast, I'll be discussing the Enhanced Participation Process and the challenges and opportunities for Indigenous Peoples' governments in the United Nations. During the Indigenous Coordinating Body virtual dialogues, we explored the current situation where Indigenous Peoples  are allowed to participate only as NGOs with ECOSOC status, and the goal of creating a new status for representative institutions to attend meetings such as the General Assembly and Human Rights Council. We also discussed the main venues for Indigenous participation in the UN and the importance of resource constraints, the difference in participation  between New York and Geneva, and the need for more Indigenous representation in treaty bodies. Follow to learn more about how enhancing the participation of Indigenous governments in the UN can contribute to the recognition and respect of Indigenous rights, self-determination, and sovereignty.