Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII); United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC);
Mains level: NA
Why in the News?
- The 23rd session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, commenced on April 15 in New York.
- It focuses on the pressing need to accelerate the recognition and protection of Indigenous Territories (ITs) worldwide.
About UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII):
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Details |
What is it? |
- One of three UN bodies mandated to deal specifically with indigenous peoples’ issues.
- Others are-
- Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and
- Special Rapporteur Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
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Formation |
28 July 2000 |
Headquarters |
New York, USA |
Parent Organization |
United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) |
Membership |
- 16 independent experts serving three-year terms, with eight nominated by member governments and eight directly nominated by indigenous organizations
- Countries: Finland, Nepal, Chad, Australia, Colombia, Bolivia, United States, Russia, China, Ecuador, Burundi, Denmark, Mexico, Namibia, Estonia, and one additional rotating seat
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Mandate |
- Provide expert advice and recommendations on indigenous issues to the Council, UN programs, funds, and agencies through ECOSOC.
- Raise awareness and promote integration of indigenous issues within the UN system.
- Prepare and disseminate information on indigenous issues.
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Secretariat |
- Established by General Assembly in 2002.
- Based in New York within Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD) of UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)
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PYQ:
[UPSC CSE 2009] With reference to the United Nations, consider the following statements:
- The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of UN consists of 24 member States.
- It is elected by a 2/3rd majority of the General Assembly for a 3-year term.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 |
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