The High Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development 2016 concluded yesterday night with the adoption of a Ministerial Declaration.

Geneva, Switzerland, 14 July 2016 – 23 June 2016 was a historic day for Colombia, its people and the region. Colombia opted for a long-awaited peace that was lost more than 50 years ago.

The Netherlands ratified the Convention on 13 July 2016, bringing the total number of States Parties to the CRPD to 166.

Working towards universal ratification and implementation of the CRPD:

The side event Moving Forward: Securing the rights and contributions of Indigenous Peoples in the 2030 Agenda will take place on 15 July 1.15-2.30 at the UN Headquarters in New York, Conference Room 6.

Beijing, China, 7 July 2016 - Secretary-General's remarks at the Tenth Anniversary Meeting of the Adoption of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

5 July 2016 – Even in peaceful societies, Indigenous Peoples often find themselves involved in situations that escalate to conflict mostly relating to their lands, territories and resources or their civil, political, cultural, social, and economic rights.

Canada today became the key 20^th nation to accede to the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled, which will bring the Treaty into force in t

The UN World Youth Report on Youth Civic Engagement, prepared by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, explores young people's participation in economic, political and community life, in response to growing interest in, and an increased policy focus on, youth civic engagement among governments, young people and researchers.

On 30 June 2016, Mr.

Every year, 9 August is commemorated as the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.