Global Human Rights Centre

GENEVA | The UN Permanent Forum for People of African Descent

The UN Permanent Forum for People of African Descent is a vital platform driving global action for justice, equity, and inclusion.

From advancing racial justice to shaping policy, promoting reparatory justice, and ensuring no one is left behind in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, its impact is both urgent and transformative.

At its core, this work is about recognition, accountability, and real change for people of African descent worldwide.

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WE SALUTE the Invisible Women Who Feed the World 🌍

Across rural farms, informal markets, and climate-affected regions, women cultivate, process, trade, and sustain our food systems under conditions that are often unequal and unforgiving. Yet, these incredible women continue to lead with courage, innovation, unwavering care and resilience.

Today, we honour:

🌾 The smallholder farmers feeding nations against all odds

🧺 The market women sustaining local economies and ensuring food access

🌍 The climate frontline defenders adapting daily to environmental shocks

👩🏾‍🌾 The invisible labour force whose contributions remain too often unrecognised

Their resilience feeds the world. Their strength sustains communities. Their voices must be heard.

Watch out for Phase II.