Important Days & Events MCQs - 2026-08-20

The UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) is a high-level advisory body to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations, dedicated to indigenous issues and plays a key role in organizing related events.

The day aims to raise awareness about the rights of indigenous peoples, including their rights to culture, identity, language, employment, health, and education, and to recognize their significant contributions to global diversity.

The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is celebrated every year on August 9th to promote and protect the rights of the world's indigenous population.