UN Engagement

As the lead UN Agency for the implementation of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages, UNESCO is working in collaboration with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), as well as cooperating with other UN-system entities and UN mechanisms.
Last update:9 October 2024

Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)

UNESCO is co-leading the International Decade of Indigenous Languages along with UNDESA, which upholds the development pillar of the United Nations.

  • In line with IDIL2022-2032, the Indigenous Media Zone aims to encourage the participation of Indigenous media practitioners in a wide variety of Indigenous languages from different regions. More information on the .

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is the leading UN entity on human rights. 

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

IFAD is an international financial institution and specialized United Nations agency based in Rome, the UN鈥檚 food and agriculture hub.

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