On 20 May 2014 Professor James Anaya made his final presentation, in his capacity as Special Rapporteur, to the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues at its annual session in New York. In his statement he reported on his activities over the past year, including his reports on visits to Canada, Panama and Peru, and he… Read More »
On 20 May 2014 Professor James Anaya made his final presentation, in his capacity as Special Rapporteur, to the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues at its annual session in New York. In his statement he reported on his activities over the past year, including his reports on visits to Canada, Panama and Peru, and he… Read More »
Statement by Professor James Anaya Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples Thirteenth Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 20 May 2014, New York
[Geneva, 12 May 2014] The Special Rapporteur releases today his reports on the situation of indigenous peoples in Panama, Canada and Peru. Each of these reports is based on research and information gathered by the Special Rapporteur, including during visits to these countries in July, October and December 2013, respectively. The report on Peru focuses… Read More »
Geneva (8 May 2014) – Today the Human Rights Council appointed Ms. Vicky Tauli-Corpuz to the mandate of Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples. Professor Anaya, the current Special Rapporteur said, “I warmly congratulate Ms. Tauli-Corpuz and am confident she will do excellent work as the new Special Rapporteur“. Ms. Tauli-Corpuz, who is… Read More »
La situación de los derechos de los pueblos indígenas en Perú, en relación con las industrias extractivas. Informe Versión avanzada no editada A/HRC/27/52/Add.3 PDF [Sp]
The situation of indigenous peoples in Canada. Final version, 4 July 2014 A/HRC/27/52/Add.2 PDF [En]
The situation of indigenous peoples in Panama. Advance Unedited Version A/HRC/27/52/Add.1 PDF [Sp]
The Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, James Anaya, visited Chile from 14 to 16 April 2014 to give a lecture on the duty of the State to consult with indigenous peoples during a conference organized by the Universidad Diego Portales. He also made a keynote speech during a meeting of various business… Read More »
GENEVA (11 April 2014) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, today called on the owners of the Washington Redskins Football team, to consider “the hurtful reminder that the term ‘redskins’ represents of the long history of mistreatment of Native American people in the United States.” “While I… Read More »
The Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, delivered a lecture on international human rights and indigenous peoples at a conference hosted by the Andean University Simón Bolivar and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, in La Paz, Bolivia while in La Paz from 25 to 27 March 2014.… Read More »
Conference hosted by the Andean University Simón Bolivar and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, La Paz, Bolivia, 25 March 2014
The Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, presents a series of observations and recommendations regarding the initiatives being carried out to expand the Camisea natural gas extraction project within Lote 88 in Cusco, Peru. The proposed expansion will potentially affect indigenous peoples living within and adjacent to Lote 88, including indigenous… Read More »
Mandato del Relator Especial sobre los derechos de los pueblos indígenas Relator Especial de Naciones Unidas sobre los derechos de los pueblos indígenas, James Anaya Observaciones sobre la ampliación de exploración y extracción de gas natural en el Lote 88 del proyecto Camisea 24 de marzo de 2014 Documento Versión PDF Introducción … Read More »
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has released the latest Joint Communications Report of the Special Procedures Mandate Holders for communications sent between 1 June and 30 November 2013 and replies received between 1 August 2013 and 31 January 2014. The report also includes responses received from communications sent prior to the… Read More »
Human Rights Council Twenty-fifth sessionA/HRC/25/74, 24 Feb 2014 Communications report of Special Procedures* Communications sent, 1 June to 30 November 2013;Replies received, 1 August 2013 to 31 January 2014
On 12 February 2014, the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples participated by videoconference in a discussion with indigenous peoples and organizations, members of civil society, and government officials regarding his report on the situation of indigenous peoples of Namibia(A/HRC/24/41/Add.1), which was made public in June 2013. The event was organized by the… Read More »
On 3 February 2014, the Special Rapporteur gave the keynote speech at the indigenous panel entitled “Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources: What is at Stake for Indigenous Peoples?“, which commenced the 26th session of the World Intellectual Property Organization Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore. In his statement, the… Read More »
Keynote address by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Professor S. James 26th session of the World Intellectual Property Organization Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore Indigenous Panel: Intellectual property and genetic resources: What is at stake for indigenous peoples? 3 February 2014 I am… Read More »
USA (24 January 2014) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, today met with Leonard Peltier at the federal penitentiary located in Coleman, Florida where Mr. Peltier is incarcerated. Mr. Peltier is an activist and leader in the American Indian Movement and was convicted in 1977 following the… Read More »
Statement by the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya International Expert Group Meeting on the theme:“Sexual health and reproductive rights: articles 21, 22(1), 23 and 24 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples” 15 – 17 January 2014, New York Introduction I would like to thank… Read More »
(New York 15 – 17 January 2014) The Special Rapporteur discussed the importance of giving focused attention to sexual health and reproductive rights within the broader topic of indigenous health at the UN Permanent Forum – sponsored International Expert Group Meeting on the theme: “Sexual health and reproductive rights: article 21, 22(1), 23 and 24… Read More »
GENEVA (13 January 2014) – A United Nations independent expert has urged the Government of Kenya “to ensure that the human rights of the Sengwer indigenous people are fully respected, in strict compliance with international standards protecting the rights of indigenous peoples.” The UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, expressed… Read More »
GENEVA (13 January 2014) – A United Nations independent expert has urged the Government of Kenya “to ensure that the human rights of the Sengwer indigenous people are fully respected, in strict compliance with international standards protecting the rights of indigenous peoples.” The UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, expressed… Read More »
Lima. 13 December 2013 – The Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, James Anaya, provided his preliminary observations and recommendations at a press conference upon conclusion of his 7-day visit to Peru. During his time in the country, he carried out a series of meetings with Government representatives at the national and regional… Read More »
Statement upon conclusion of the visit to Peru. Lima, December 13, 2013
Declaración del Relator Especial de las Naciones Unidas sobre los derechos de los pueblos indígenas, James Anaya, al concluir su visita al Perú 13 de diciembre de 2013 Estoy concluyendo mi visita oficial al Perú, la cual comenzó el pasado 6 de diciembre. El propósito de esta visita fue conocer la situación de los pueblos… Read More »