Fifth session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent: PFPAD 5th session

Welcome to the draft programme of work for the fifth session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent

This page provides detailed information about the main sessions and side events, including times, locations, and speakers

For any questions or further information, please feel free to contact the Permanent Forum Secretariat at [email protected]

Fifth session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent

5th Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent

14 – 17 April 2026, Palais des Nations, Geneva

THEME OF THE SESSION: Expanding the human rights of people of African descent under the Second International Decade for People of African Descent

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is pleased to announce that the fifth session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent will take place from 14 - 17 April 2026.

Fifth session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent