The Special Rapporteur on the situation of the human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, James Anaya, submits to the Human Rights Council the present report on specific cases he has examined concerning alleged violations of the human rights of indigenous peoples in many parts of the world. Since assuming his mandate in May… Read More »
Throughout this year, as in years past, the Special Rapporteur has received information on an ongoing basis from indigenous peoples, non-governmental organizations, intergovernmental organizations, and United Nations mechanisms concerned with the protection of human rights of indigenous peoples about alleged violations of the human rights of indigenous peoples. Responding to the communications received from indigenous… Read More »
The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, James Anaya, submits herewith his observations on the situation of the Charco la Pava community and other communities affected by the Chan 75 hydroelectric project in the Changuinola District, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama. These observations are the result of… Read More »
The Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, submits to the Human Rights Council, pursuant to its resolution 15/14, the present report on specific cases he has examined concerning alleged violations of the human rights of indigenous peoples in many parts of the world. The present report includes cases examined by the… Read More »
The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, S. James Anaya, presents his observations on the situation of the indigenous peoples of the Amazon region, particularly in relation to the clashes that occurred on 5 June 2009 and the events of the days immediately following in the provinces… Read More »
The following is an index of the reports done by the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, since he began his mandate in May 2008 through September 2013. The first part of the index is organized by the themes or topics addressed in his reports, and the second part is organized… Read More »
On 30 May 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, handed the Government of Costa Rica a copy of the report below, on the situation of the indigenous peoples affected by the El Diquís hydroelectric project. Subsequently, on 2 June 2011, the report was made available to the indigenous peoples… Read More »
The present report of the Special Rapporteur, which was originally published in an unedited version on 4 March 2011, is the result of an exchange of information and communications with the Government of Guatemala and other relevant stakeholders and of the Special Rapporteur’s official visit to the country in June 2010. These observations focus on… Read More »
The present report was sent to the Government of Suriname and made public in April 2011. In the report, the Special Rapporteur makes observations and recommendations to assist the State in the development of laws and administrative measures to secure the rights of indigenous and tribal peoples in Suriname, in particular their rights over lands… Read More »
The present report is submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 12/13. The report provides an overview of the activities carried out by the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people between July 2009 and July 2010. In particular, it describes the Special Rapporteur’s coordination with United Nations… Read More »
In this report the Special Rapporteur examines the human rights situation of indigenous peoples in the United States, on the basis of research and information gathered, including during a visit to the country from 23 April to 4 May 2012. During his mission, the Special Rapporteur held consultations with United States officials as well as… Read More »
From 14 to 16 April 2010, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, James Anaya, met with representatives of the Sami parliaments and Governments of Norway, Sweden and Finland at a conference in Rovaniemi, Finland, to discuss cross-border and other issues affecting the Sami people in the… Read More »
The present report is the first submitted to the General Assembly by the current Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, James Anaya, pursuant to General Assembly resolution 63/161. The Special Rapporteur discusses the implementation of his mandate pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 6/12, in which he… Read More »
This report follows a visit to the Russian Federation by the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, and examines the situation of indigenous people in the Russian Federation in light of relevant international human rights standards. The report is focused on those groups whose members number less… Read More »
This report contains the observations of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, on the situation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia. The report is based on exchanges of information with the Government, indigenous peoples and other interested parties, including during the… Read More »
