Regional Launch of the UN Second International Decade for People of African Descent for Asia and Pacific Region.
Fri, 27 Jun
|Hybrid: Virtual and In-person (Manila)
United Nations Second International Decade for People of African Descent (A/RES/79/193). Asia Pacific's leadership in fostering inclusion and harmony for People of African Descent.
Time & Location
27 Jun 2025, 11:30 – 13:30 GMT+8
Hybrid: Virtual and In-person (Manila)
About the event
The regional meeting is organized as part of the awareness raising campaign for the
United Nations Second International Decade for People of African Descent (A/RES/79/193). The Second International Decade’s theme of “People of African descent: recognition, justice and development” is a continuation of the theme from the 2015-2024 International Decade for People of African Descent. The main objective is to promote respect, protection and fulfilment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by people of African descent. The event will include opening remarks, keynote speech, presentation by UN officials and Asia Pacific Network for People of African Descent, states representatives, civil society leaders and sharing of inspirational stories by three speakers and Q&A session.