



Course syllabus Meet the experts FAQs
Are you an Indigenous representative looking to engage with the United Nations? Do you work with Indigenous Peoples and want to support them in their advocacy efforts? The United Nations Development Programme and Project Access Indigenous Partnership are pleased to offer a FREE self-paced introductory-level course on Indigenous Peoples at the United Nations. This course consists of three modules and brings together leading Indigenous experts who share their expertise on relevant multi-stakeholder forums and was originally developed by the Tribal Link Foundation.
Course highlights and outcomes
- Gain a deeper understanding of the history and impact of Indigenous Peoples' advocacy at the UN
- Understand the key platforms for advocacy at the UN
- Gain the skills to effectively advocate on Indigenous issues at the UN
- Join a community-of-practice committed to effective Indigenous advocacy at the UN
- Receive a certificate of completion from the course partners
Learning objectives
By the time the course is completed, you will:
- Become familiar with the history of Indigenous Peoples' movement for recognition at the United Nations
- Understand opportunities for Indigenous Peoples' engagement and advocacy at the United Nations
- Have the knowledge of the entry points for Indigenous Peoples' engagement with various bodies and mechanisms of the United Nations
Course topics
The course will cover the following topics:
- Module 1: History of Indigenous Peoples at the United Nations
- Module 2: The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
- Module 3 Part 1: Human rights-related instruments for Indigenous Peoples
- Module 3 Part 2: The SDGs and Rio Conventions
Course completion requirements
To receive the certificate of course completion, participants must:
- Listen to all course lectures
- Pass four quizzes
- Complete the course survey
If you have any questions, please contact the Learning for Nature team at info@learningfornature.org.