UN General Assembly adopts Resolution on Establishment of the Permanent Forum of People of African Descent, 2 August 2021
On 2 August 2021, the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution A/75/314 establishing the Permanent Forum for People of African Descent. You can watch proceedings leading to adoption of the Resolution here: General Assembly: 97th Plenary Meeting, 75th Session | UN Web TV.
A Written Statement on the Format, Modalities, Substantive and Procedural Aspects of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, was made in response to the UN WGEPAD's Call for Submissions from civil society by H. B. Adediran Olaiya, Magister Artium He/Him/His | LinkedIn.
& earlier related consultations and events including international civil society here:
On the Occassion of the 1st International Day for People of African Descent 31 01 21
Celebrate! Madlala, UN Day and Decade for Afro-Descendants (mailchi.mp)
MIPAD Creative Women Panel www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7KxZNrr1V0
OHCHR | Forum for People of African Descent
Consultation with Civil Society - Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent | UN Web TV
Other relevant links courtesy of Diaspora Rising include:
Facts about the Permanent Forum—DIASPORA RISING
Podcast discussing the importance of the Permanent Forum (from a UK perspective) Ornette D Clennon | Podcast on Spotify
You are also welcome to sign up here to join the UN PFPAD Working Group (google.com).