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Observations on Charco la Pava and other communities affected by the Chan 75 project in Panama – A/HRC/12/34/Add.5

By | May 10, 2014

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 »

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 »