Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization
Belgium-based international organization formed in 1991 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization, or simply UNPO is an international organization established to facilitate the voices of unrepresented and marginalised nations and peoples worldwide. It was formed on 11 February 1991[3][4] in The Hague, Netherlands. Its members consist of indigenous peoples, minorities, and unrecognised or occupied territories.
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Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization | |
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Membership | 44 groups[1] |
Leaders | |
• President[2] | Edna Adan Ismail |
• Vice-Presidents[2] | Elisenda Paluzie Rubina Greenwood |
• Presidency members include | Abdirahman Mahdi Dolkun Isa Paul Strauss Tina Rose Muña Barnes |
Establishment | 11 February 1991 |
UNPO works to develop the understanding of and respect for the right to self-determination, provides advice and support related to questions of international recognition and political autonomy, trains groups on how to advocate for their causes effectively, and directly advocates for an international response to human rights violations perpetrated against UNPO member groups. Some former members, such as Armenia, East Timor, Estonia, Latvia, Georgia and Palau, have gained full independence and joined the United Nations (UN).[5][6]
Throughout 2023, UNPO conducted several training sessions aimed at empowering its members and youth activists. Sessions included in-person training for Asia Pacific members in Geneva, online cybersecurity training, a cybersecurity training in person for the Baluch community in Stockholm, and a youth study session supported by the Council of Europe, emphasizing the importance of acquiring and improving necessary skills for advocacy within marginalized communities. [7]