UN experts call for urgent humanitarian relief and a political solution to protect civilians in DRC

By | February 6, 2025
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GENEVA – UN experts* today expressed grave concern about urgent protection needs and dire living conditions of displaced civilians in the mineral-rich eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Intensified hostilities between the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group and the armed forces of the DRC, supported by allied militias and mercenary and related actors have displaced… Read More »

Call for input for the report on human rights defenders working on climate change and a just transition

By | February 2, 2025
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Purpose: To inform the report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders on human rights defenders working on climate change and a just transition, to be presented to the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in October 2025. Deadline:  30 April 2025 Background The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights… Read More »

Call for inputs – Human Rights in the life cycle of Renewable Energy and Critical Minerals

By | February 2, 2025
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Purpose: To inform the thematic report of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change to the United Nations General Assembly 80th session. Issued by Special Rapporteur on climate change Deadline:  30 April 2025 Background In her upcoming report to the UN General Assembly, the Special Rapporteur seeks to… Read More »

Call for contributions: Report to 60th Session of the HRC, on the Recognition of Indigenous Peoples

By | February 1, 2025
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Purpose: The Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples invites contributions to inform his report to be presented at the 60th session of the Human Rights Council, in September 2025, where he intends to examine ways and means of overcoming obstacles and promoting best practices related to the recognition by States of Indigenous Peoples. Background… Read More »

Call for Input: Report to 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

By | February 1, 2025
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Purpose: Pursuant to Resolution 51/16 of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples will dedicate his next annual report to the UN General Assembly to the theme ” Identification, Documentation, Demarcation, Registration, and Titling of Indigenous Peoples’ Lands: Practices and Lessons Learned”. Deadline:  01 April 2025 Background The… Read More »

Special Rapporteur welcomes presidential clemency for indigenous leader Leonard Peltier

By | January 24, 2025
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GENEVA – The Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples, Albert Kwokwo Barume, has commended the decision by outgoing United States President Joe Biden to issue an Executive Grant of Clemency for Indigenous leader Leonard Peltier, who has been imprisoned for nearly 50 years. The decision, signed on 19 January 2025, commutes the remainder of… Read More »

2024 Country visit to Colombia A/HRC/57/47/Add.1

By | September 20, 2024
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The present report reviews the situation of the Indigenous Peoples of Colombia on the basis of information received by the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples, José Francisco Calí Tzay, during his visit to the country from 5 to 15 March 2024. The Special Rapporteur highlights the cooperative attitude of the State and… Read More »

2024 Indigenous persons with disabilities A/HRC/57/47

By | July 22, 2024
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The present report is submitted to the Human Rights Council by the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples pursuant to his mandate under Human Rights Council resolution 51/16. In the report, the Special Rapporteur provides a thematic analysis of the rights and the situation of Indigenous persons with disabilities. PDF: Arabic Chinese English… Read More »

2024 Mobile Indigenous Peoples A/79/160

By | July 16, 2024
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In the present report, prepared pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 51/16, the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples, José Francisco Calí Tzay, considers the situation of mobile Indigenous Peoples, addressing the challenges they face to their legal recognition, land rights and mobility, including transboundary movement, as well as the challenges caused by… Read More »

2023 Country visit to Denmark and Greenland A/HRC/54/31/Add.1

By | August 3, 2023
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In the present report, the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples, José Francisco Calí Tzay, reviews the situation of Indigenous Peoples in Denmark and Greenland based on the information that he received during his visit from 1 to 10 February 2023. Greenland is an inspiring example of the implementation of Indigenous selfdetermination for… Read More »

2023 Country visit to Canada A/HRC/54/31/Add.2

By | July 24, 2023
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The report contains a review of the situation of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, based on information received by the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples, José Francisco Calí Tzay, in preparation for and during his visit to the country, which was conducted from 1 to 10 March 2023. PDF: Arabic Chinese English French… Read More »

2023 Green financing – a just transition to protect the rights of Indigenous Peoples A/HRC/54/31

By | July 21, 2023
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In the present report, prepared pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 51/16, the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples, José Francisco Calí Tzay, focuses on the impact of green finance on Indigenous Peoples and addresses the social and environmental safeguards needed to protect their rights. PDF: Arabic Chinese English French Russian Spanish

2023 Tourism and the rights of Indigenous Peoples A/78/162

By | July 12, 2023
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In the present report, prepared pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 51/16, the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples, José Francisco Calí Tzay, focuses on the theme “Tourism and the rights of Indigenous Peoples”, analysing best practices and challenges in the promotion and respect of the rights of Indigenous Peoples to achieve positive… Read More »

2022 Indigenous women and the development A/HRC/51/28

By | August 9, 2022
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The present report is submitted to the Human Rights Council by the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples pursuant to his mandate under Human Rights Council Resolution 42/20. In the report, the Special Rapporteur provides a thematic analysis of indigenous women and the development, application, preservation and transmission of scientific and technical knowledge.… Read More »

2022 Protected areas and indigenous peoples’ rights A/77/238

By | July 19, 2022
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In the present report, the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, José Francisco Calí Tzay, revisits the issue of protected areas and the rights of indigenous peoples and assesses recent developments with a focus on the obligations of States and international organizations to respect, protect and promote indigenous peoples’ rights. PDF: Arabic Chinese… Read More »