Opening of 24th Session of Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Ceremonial violin performance by Kichwa indigenous youth to honor Indigenous women elders at the opening of the 24th Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (21 April – 2 May). Standing behind the performers are Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, Chair of 23rd Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.

The theme of the 24th Session is "Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within United Nations Member States and the United Nations system, including identifying good practices and addressing challenges".