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. The present report is submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 15/14. It… Read More »
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 Council resolution 15/14. In the report, the Special Rapporteur provides a summary of his activities since his previous report to the Council (A/HRC/18/35), including his examination of the thematic issue… Read More »
This is the final thematic report of James Anaya, the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, submitted to the Human Rights Council in accordance with Council resolutions 6/12 and 15/14. Building upon previous reports, it addresses the human rights concerns of indigenous peoples relating to extractive industries. The Special Rapporteur seeks to further… 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 »
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The present report follows a visit to Brazil by the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, and focuses on the issues of indigenous peoples of Brazil in relation to the realization of their right to self-determination and related human rights. The Special Rapporteur notes that the Government… Read More »
The present report follows a visit to Nepal by the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous peoples and focuses on the indigenous peoples of Nepal, comprehensively referred to as Adivasi Janajati. It reviews the human rights situation of the Adivasi Janajati, analysing the ongoing process of constitution-making and… Read More »
The Special Rapporteur carried out a visit to Botswana, by invitation of the Government, from 19 to 28 March 2009. The purpose of the visit was to shed light on the challenges that some of the many diverse indigenous peoples of Botswana face, especially in relation to their distinct cultural identities and marginalized conditions, with… Read More »
This report contains the observations of the Special Rapporteur on his working visit to Chile from 5 to 9 April 2009 and the exchange of information with the Government of Chile and other interested parties concerning the situation of the indigenous peoples of that country. The visit and the exchange of information took place in… Read More »
The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of Indigenous peoples, James Anaya, visited Colombia from 22 to 27 July 2009 in order to observe the situation of Indigenous peoples in the country in the context of follow-up to the recommendations made by the previous Special Rapporteur, Professor Rodolfo Stavenhagen, in… Read More »
The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people conducted an official mission to Australia, at the invitation of the Government, from 17 to 28 August 2009. In the present preliminary report, he provides an overview of his initial observations following the conclusion of the visit. A full report… Read More »
During the course of the visit of the Special Rapporteur to New Zealand between 18 and 24 July 2010, he met with Government authorities, representatives of Maori communities and organizations, and others, in places in and around Auckland, Wellington, Waitangi, Hamilton and Whanganui. The Special Rapporteur visited a number of Maori communities in both rural… Read More »
In response to the Government’s invitation, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, James Anaya, visited Guatemala from 14 to 18 June 2010 to assess the application of the principles of consultation with the country’s indigenous peoples regarding the extractive industries, particularly the situation of indigenous peoples… Read More »
This report presents the observations and recommendations of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people regarding some of the progress made and challenges encountered in the implementation of the provisions on indigenous affairs set forth in the Constitution of Ecuador of 2008. These observations are based on… 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 »
