This report examines the human rights situation of indigenous peoples in Argentina and makes recommendations in this regard on the basis of information the Special Rapporteur received during his visit to the country from 27 November to 7 December 2011. The Government of Argentina has taken important steps to recognize the rights of indigenous peoples… Read More »
The Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, James Anaya, submits to the Human Rights Council, pursuant to resolution 24/9, the present report on specific cases examined concerning alleged violations of human rights of indigenous peoples. The Special Rapporteur ended his mandate on 1 June 2014. The present report includes cases examined since the… 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 »
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 »
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 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 »
This report summarizes the communications sent to various Governments between September 2007 and June 2008 concerning allegations of violations of the human rights of indigenous peoples, as well as the responses received. It also underscores the need to strengthen mechanisms for prevention, cooperation and follow-up, and to promote reforms and good practices aimed at ensuring… Read More »
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 »
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