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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
The present report is the second submitted to the Human Rights Council by the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, James Anaya, pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 6/12. In the report, the Special Rapporteur provides a reflection on his mandate in relation to those of the… Read More »
The present report is the third annual report submitted to the Human Rights Council by the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, James Anaya, pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 6/12. In the report, the Special Rapporteur presents a summary of the activities carried out during the… Read More »
The present report is the fourth annual report submitted to the Human Rights Council by the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, pursuant to Council resolution 15/14. In the present report, the Special Rapporteur provides a summary of the activities carried out during his third year in the mandate, including cooperation with other… Read More »
