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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]


Tuesday April 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CEST
Item 1: Opening of the session
Item 2: Appointment of Chair, Vice-Chair and Rapporteur of the Permanent Forum
Item 3: Adoption of the agenda and programme of work
Speakers
avatar for Annalena Baerbock

Annalena Baerbock

President of the United Nations General Assembly
Ambassador Annalena Baerbock served as Germany’s Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs from December 2021 until May 2025. Throughout her career she has been a strong advocate for the multilateral system with the United Nations at its core.She was an elected member of the German Parliament... Read More →
avatar for António Guterres

António Guterres

United Nations Secretary-General
António Guterres, the ninth Secretary-General of the United Nations, took office on 1st January 2017.
Having witnessed the suffering of the most vulnerable people on earth, from refugee camps to war zones, the Secretary-General has centered his efforts on ensuring human dignity for all.  In a period of unprecedented global challenges, he has drawn on his commitment to the UN Charter... Read More →
avatar for Volker Türk

Volker Türk

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Mr. Türk is the current United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. He took up his official functions as High Commissioner on 17 October 2022.He has devoted his long and distinguished career to advancing universal human rights, notably the international protection of some... Read More →
avatar for Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro

Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro

President of the United Nations Human Rights Council
Ambassador Sidharto R. Suryodipuro was appointed by President Prabowo Subianto of the Republic of Indonesia on 25 August 2025 as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Indonesia to the United Nations, World Trade Organisation and other International Organisations in Geneva. He was elected by the Human Rights... Read More →
Tuesday April 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CEST
Assembly Hall, building A, Palais des Nations Av. de la Paix 8-14, 1211 Genève

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