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Information on the Eighteenth session of the United Nations Forum on Minority Issues
The 18th session of the United Nations Forum on Minority Issues will take place this year under exceptional circumstances. Due to the ongoing UN budget crisis and renovation works at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, the organization of the Forum has been adapted accordingly. Despite these challenges, the Forum remains committed to providing a vital platform for dialogue and cooperation on minority rights.
- Concept note
- Information Note
- Registration – open until 20 November 2025
- Call for side events – deadline: 20 October 2025 (see Information Note)
- Registration on the List of Speakers – open on 20-25 November 2025 (see Information Note)
- Pre-Forum Day (26 November 2025)– Preliminary agenda:
- Agenda
- 10:00–12:00 – Preparatory Meeting (open to all participants).
- 15:00–18:00 – Dialogue between civil society organizations and the Special Rapporteur on minority issues.
- Agenda of the Forum:
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