3rd Meeting - 18th Session of the Forum on Minority Issues.

18th session of the UN Forum on Minority Issues - "The contribution of minorities to diverse, resilient, and peaceful societies" (27-28 November 2025 - Geneva, Assembly Hall)

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10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Item 2: Recognizing the full contribution of minorities to the economic, social, cultural, political and institutional fabric of society
Under this agenda item, the Forum will explore how minorities contribute to all aspects of society, often in ways that remain undervalued or overlooked. The discussion will be focused on ensuring that the contributions of minorities are fairly recognized and integrated into national narratives and policymaking. Participants will present examples of how minority communities strengthen civic engagement and institutions, enrich cultural life and advance innovation and development. Examples include how minority-owned businesses drive local economies, how minority artists and intellectuals broaden national cultures and how minority activists shape political reforms and human rights protections. Attention will also be paid to multi-stakeholder and multilevel approaches that bring together Governments, civil society, academia and the business sector, as well as religious leaders and other actors, to create inclusive policies and ensure that minorities are seen as equal contributors to shared prosperity.

Speakers:

Ms. Litha Musyimi-Ogana, Member of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, Chairperson of the Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities and Minorities in Africa
Mr. Surya Deva, UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Development
Ms. Angelica Ricaurte Villalobos, Latin America Advisor at Minority Rights Group
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM - Interactive dialogue

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