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The UN Working Group on the UNDROP – Video presentation by Geneviève Savigny

ByDefending Peasants' Rights

Belgium, July 2024. Geneviève Savigny, Chair of the UN Working Group on UNDROP, introduces us to the group, its mandate, prerogatives and initial projects.
She also explains how to contact the Group’s experts. She emphasizes the importance of being able to interact with peasants and rural workers.
She concludes her presentation with a message of support and gratitude to all those who are on the front line of the fight against climate change, constantly finding solutions to benefit everyone.

You can turn on the English subtitles by clicking on the wheel for parameters at the bottom of the video

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