UNESCO Seeks Indigenous Media Input on Policy Update
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UNESCO has launched an online consultation seeking input from media organizations, professionals, and Indigenous communities on revising its Policy on Engaging with Indigenous Peoples, first adopted in 2017. The consultation focuses on Section B.6 (paragraphs 85-89) addressing communication, information, freedom of expression, and media pluralism. Submissions are accepted until 27 May 2026 in English, French, and Spanish.
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UNESCO is revising its Policy on Engaging with Indigenous Peoples, adopted in 2017, to better reflect current realities and challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples in media. The consultation focuses on Section B.6 covering freedom of expression and pluralistic media institutions, with reference to Article 16 of UNDRIP and draws on the UNESCO Issue Brief on Indigenous Peoples and the Media.
Media organizations and professionals serving Indigenous audiences, as well as Indigenous communities themselves, should consider contributing to this consultation. Changes to UNESCO's policy guidance may influence how international media organizations approach Indigenous coverage and inclusive media practices going forward.
What to do next
- Submit contributions via the online consultation form at forms.microsoft.com/e/HCPaGTzQsQ by 27 May 2026
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Call for contributions: freedom of expression and media pluralism for Indigenous Peoples
First adopted in 2017, UNESCO’s Policy on Engaging with Indigenous Peoples is to be updated, addressing the promotion of media for and by Indigenous Peoples.
Shutterstock 27 April 2026 Media organizations and professionals, especially Indigenous Peoples and those covering Indigenous affairs, are invited to contribute to the revision of UNESCO's Policy on Engaging with Indigenous Peoples.
UNESCO has launched an online consultation focused on Section B.6: Communication and Information, covering freedom of expression and pluralistic media institutions (paragraphs 85–89). Participants can also suggest changes to the general provisions in paragraphs 77–84.
The consultation seeks input from media practitioners serving Indigenous audiences, producing Indigenous-related content, or managing inclusive media institutions. It draws on the UNESCO Issue Brief on Indigenous Peoples and the Media and aims to align the revised policy with Article 16 of UNDRIP.
Originally adopted in 2017, the Policy is being revised—following the UNESCO Executive Board decisions 219 EX/Decision 31 and 220 EX/Decision 9 —to better reflect current realities and challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples. Contributions will help reinforce media pluralism, equitable editorial policies, cultural and linguistic diversity, and inclusive media environments.
The consultation is available in English, French, and Spanish. Until 27 May 2026, you can access here the online consultation for the revision of the UNESCO Policy on Engaging with Indigenous Peoples - Section B.6 (paragraphs 85–89), with an opportunity to provide suggestions on the general provisions in paragraphs 77–84.
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