Category Archives: Reports

Extractive Industries and Indigenous Peoples – A/HRC/24/41

By | May 4, 2014

This is the final thematic report of James Anaya, the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, submitted to the Human Rights Council in accordance with Council resolutions 6/12 and 15/14. Building upon previous reports, it addresses the human rights concerns of indigenous peoples relating to extractive industries. The Special Rapporteur seeks to further… Read More »

Country visit to Chile – A/HRC/12/34/Add.6

By | May 4, 2014

This report contains the observations of the Special Rapporteur on his working visit to Chile from 5 to 9 April 2009 and the exchange of information with the Government of Chile and other interested parties concerning the situation of the indigenous peoples of that country. The visit and the exchange of information took place in… Read More »

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 »

Preliminary Note on the Situation of Indigenous Peoples in Colombia – A/HRC/12/34/Add.9

By | May 4, 2014

The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of Indigenous peoples, James Anaya, visited Colombia from 22 to 27 July 2009 in order to observe the situation of Indigenous peoples in the country in the context of follow-up to the recommendations made by the previous Special Rapporteur, Professor Rodolfo Stavenhagen, in… Read More »

Consultations on the situation of indigenous peoples in Asia – A/HRC/24/41/Add.3

By | May 4, 2014

On the 18 and 19 March 2013, the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples participated in a consultation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Representatives of indigenous peoples from Bangladeshs, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam participated in the consultation, together with members of the legislative bodies and national… 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 »

Human rights situation of indigenous peoples in Colombia – A/HRC/15/37/Add.3

By | May 4, 2014

This report presents the findings of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, Mr. James Anaya, on the situation of indigenous peoples in Colombia, as part of the follow-up to the recommendations made in 2004 by the previous Special Rapporteur, Mr. Rodolfo Stavenhagen. These findings are the… Read More »

The situation of Indigenous peoples in El Salvador – A/HRC/24/41/Add.2

By | May 4, 2014

In this report, the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, examines the situation of indigenous peoples in El Salvador and makes a series of recommendations based on information gathered during the visit that he paid to the country from 13 to 17 August 2012. The long-standing oppression of indigenous peoples in… 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 »

The situation of indigenous peoples in Botswana – A/HRC/15/37/Add.2

By | May 4, 2014

In the present report, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, James Anaya, presents his observations and recommendations on the situation of indigenous peoples in Botswana, focusing on those groups that have been historically marginalized and that remain non-dominant parts of society. The report arises out of… Read More »

The situation of indigenous peoples in Namibia – A/HRC/24/41/Add.1

By | May 4, 2014

In the present report, the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples examines the human rights situation of indigenous peoples in Namibia on the basis of research and information gathered, including during a visit to the country from 20 to 28 September 2012. Indigenous peoples in Namibia have suffered injustices in the past that… 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 »

Country visit to Nepal – A/HRC/12/34/Add.3

By | May 4, 2014

The present report follows a visit to Nepal by the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous peoples and focuses on the indigenous peoples of Nepal, comprehensively referred to as Adivasi Janajati. It reviews the human rights situation of the Adivasi Janajati, analysing the ongoing process of constitution-making and… Read More »