Mission to the United States of America – A/HRC/21/47/Add.1

By | May 4, 2014

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 »

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 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 »

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 »

The situation of indigenous peoples’ rights in Peru with regard to extractive industries – A/HRC/27/52/Add.3

By | May 4, 2014

This report examines the situation of the rights of indigenous peoples in Peru on the basis of information obtained during the visit of the Special Rapporteur to the country from 6 to 13 December 2013. The purpose of this visit was to assess the situation of the country’s indigenous peoples, especially in relation to the… Read More »

The status of indigenous peoples’ rights in Panama – A/HRC/27/52/Add.1

By | May 4, 2014

This report examines the human rights situation of indigenous peoples in Panama on the basis of information gathered by the Special Rapporteur during his visit to the country from 19 to 26 July 2013 and independent research. Panama has an advanced legal framework for the promotion of the rights of indigenous peoples. In particular, the… Read More »

Summary of cases transmitted to Governments and replies received- A/HRC/9/9/Add.1

By | July 7, 2008

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 »

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 »