Contributions to the second call for input of the UN Working Group on UNDROP

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The UN Working Group on UNDROP has launched a call for contributions for its two annual thematic reports for 2025.

The first focuses on global trends and challenges affecting peasants and other people working in rural areas. To this end, it identifies and assesses persistent or emerging risks and vulnerabilities faced by peasants and other people working in rural areas, while also considering opportunities to promote their rights. This report was presented to the Human Rights Council in September 2025.

The second report deals with the right to participation, i.e. the rights of UNDROP rights holders to participate in public affairs, including a safe and enabling environment for them to exercise their right to participation on an equal footing. This report was presented to the UN General Assembly in October 2025.

Both reports were prepared on the basis of many contributions received by the Working Group from peasant and rural organisations.

See all contributions here.

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