Category Archives: Annual Reports

Activities of the mandate. Thematic issues examined – A/66/288

By | May 4, 2014

The present report provides an overview of the activities carried out by the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, during the first three-year term of his mandate, which began in May 2008. In particular, the report describes the Special Rapporteur’s efforts to coordinate with global and regional mechanisms concerned with indigenous… Read More »

The need to harmonize activities affecting indigenous peoples within the United Nations system – A/67/301

By | May 4, 2014

The present report is submitted to the General Assembly by the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 18/8. In his report, the Special Rapporteur provides a summary of his activities since his previous report to the General Assembly (A/66/288). He also provides comments on the need to… Read More »

Challenges to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples – A/68/317

By | May 4, 2014

This is the final report of the current Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, to the General Assembly. The Special Rapporteur devotes the first part of the report to describing his activities since beginning his mandate, while identifying work methods and lessons learned, as well as both positive experiences and challenges… Read More »

UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples – implementation; instruments and cooperation – A/HRC/9/9

By | May 4, 2014

The present report is submitted in accordance with Human Rights Council resolution 6/12, and is the first report of Professor S. James Anaya in his capacity as Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people. The resolution requires the Special Rapporteur, inter alia, to promote the United Nations Declaration… Read More »

Consultation with Indigenous Peoples – United Nations and State obligations – A/HRC/12/34

By | May 4, 2014

The present report is the second submitted to the Human Rights Council by the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, James Anaya, pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 6/12. In the report, the Special Rapporteur provides a reflection on his mandate in relation to those of the… Read More »

The situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people – A/HRC/15/37

By | May 4, 2014

The present report is the third annual report submitted to the Human Rights Council by the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, James Anaya, pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 6/12. In the report, the Special Rapporteur presents a summary of the activities carried out during the… Read More »

Extractive industries operating within or near indigenous territories – A/HRC/18/35

By | May 4, 2014

The present report is the fourth annual report submitted to the Human Rights Council by the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, pursuant to Council resolution 15/14. In the present report, the Special Rapporteur provides a summary of the activities carried out during his third year in the mandate, including cooperation with other… Read More »

Selected summaries of communications examined by the Special Rapporteur in 2001/2002 – E/CN.4/2002/97/Add.1

By | May 18, 2008

During the six months (August 2001-January 2002) since he assumed his mandate, the Special Rapporteur has received communications, examined numerous documents, and consulted with government officials and delegates, representatives of indigenous peoples and non-governmental organizations. From this material he has drawn a preliminary sample of issues and alleged violations of the human rights of indigenous… Read More »