Category Archives: Statements

On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: Honoring Indigenous Midwifery

By | August 9, 2026
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On this International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we focus on a theme that is foundational to the survival, cultural continuity, and self-determination of Indigenous Peoples: Indigenous Midwifery. For Indigenous Peoples, traditional midwives, healers, and medicine women are far more than healthcare providers; they are the primary knowledge holders and transmitters of language, culture,… Read More »

Keynote at the Global Indigenous Languages Summit, Ottawa 2025

By | August 18, 2025
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Keynote Adress by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Dr. Albert K. Barume Global Indigenous Languages Summit, Ottawa, 14th August, 2025   Distinguished delegates, Indigenous leaders, youth, colleagues, and friends, It is an honor to address this important and inspiring Global Summitt on a matter that goes to the very heart… Read More »

Indigenous Peoples and AI: Defending rights, shaping futures

By | August 8, 2025
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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE WORLD’S INDIGENOUS PEOPLES 8 August 2025 GENEVA Indigenous Peoples and AI: Defending rights, shaping futures Statement by the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples, Albert K. Barume Today, on the eve of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we celebrate the enduring strength, wisdom, and cultural richness… Read More »

“Hate speech is a crime, not commentary”. UN Expert Condemns post targeting of Indigenous Peoples

By | July 10, 2025
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Statement by the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples “Hate speech is a crime, not commentary”. UN Expert Condemns post targeting of Indigenous Peoples 10 JULY 2025 As United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples, I express my strong condemnation and deep indignation against a post on X (previously Twitter)… Read More »

Statement by Dr. Albert Barume to the European Parliament Human Rights Subcommittee

By | May 14, 2025
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Statement of Dr. Albert Kwokwo Barume Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples at the Meeting with the European Parliament Sub-committee on Human Rights Brussels 14 May 2025 Introduction Esteemed Members of the European Parliament It is an honour to be able to address you and let me start by commending the EU and… Read More »

UN Indigenous Rights Rapporteur’s Statement at 83rd Session of African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights

By | May 2, 2025
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Statement by Dr. Albert Barume, UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to the 83rd Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights Distinguished Commissioners, Excellencies Ministers and Governments officials Delegates, ladies and gentlemen It is a great honour for… Read More »

Statement of the Special Rapporteur at the 24th Session of the Permanent Forum

By | April 28, 2025
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Statement of Dr. Albert Kwokwo Barume Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples At the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 24th Session  Agenda Item 5(d)   New York 28 April 2025 Chairperson of the Permanent Forum, Chairperson et members of the Expert Mechanism, Distinguished Members of the Permanent Forum, Assistant-Secretary-General for Human Rights,… Read More »