2019 Country visit to Ecuador A/HRC/42/37/Add.1
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2020 Country visit to Republic of the Congo A/HRC/45/34/Add.1
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Summary of communications transmitted and replies received – A/HRC/12/34/Add.1
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 »
Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) – A/HRC/15/37/Add.1
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 »
Communications sent to and received from governments – A/HRC/18/35/Add.1
The Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, 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. This report is complemented by, and should be considered along with, the joint… Read More »
Index of reports by the Special Rapporteur James Anaya by thematic area and region – A/HRC/24/41/Add.5
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 »
Communications sent; replies received; and related observations from 2012 to 2013 – A/HRC/24/41/Add.4
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 »
Observations on Indigenous Peoples in the Amazon and the events of 5 June in Bagua and Utcubamba – A/HRC/12/34/Add.8
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 »
Conclusions and recommendations from the Expert Seminar on United Nations Indigenous mechanisms – A/HRC/12/34/Add.7
In Human Rights Council resolution 6/12, the Council decided to extend the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, inter alia to work in close cooperation with other special procedures and subsidiary organs of the Council, relevant United Nations bodies, the treaty bodies and regional… Read More »
Observations on Charco la Pava and other communities affected by the Chan 75 project in Panama – A/HRC/12/34/Add.5
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 »
Situation of Indigenous Peoples affected by the El Diquís hydroelectric project in Costa Rica – A/HRC/18/35/Add.8
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 »
Measures to ensure land and related rights of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Suriname – A/HRC/18/35/Add.7
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 »
Observations on the rights of Indigenous Peoples in Guatemala regarding extraction and other projects – A/HRC/18/35/Add.3
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 right of Indigenous peoples to development with culture and identity, the right of Indigenous peoples to participation. – A/65/264
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 »
Second International Decade of the World’s Indigenous People – A/64/338
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 »
