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Extractive industries and indigenous peoples Report of the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya Report to the Human Rights Council A/HRC/24/41, 2013   Summary This is the final thematic report of James Anaya, the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, to the Human Rights Council. Building upon previous reports,… Read More »

Observations relevant to contributing to shared understanding about relevant international standards and their application: 1. The Need for an approach that comprehensively takes account of the rights that may be affected by extractive operations2. Duty of States to protect and the responsibility of corporations to respect the human rights of indigenous peoples in relation to… Read More »

Extractive industries that operate within or near indigenous territories In his 2011 report, the Special Rapporteur presented a synthesis of the responses he received to a Questionnaire about extractive industries that operate within or near indigenous territories. Responses received from indigenous organizations, NGOs, companies, and governments led to the identification of the following issues related… Read More »

A/HRC/15/37 19 July 2010 In the 2010 report to the Human Rights Council, the Special Rapporteur addressed the following themes related to extractive industries: A. Corporate responsibility with respect to indigenous rights B. International standards relating to corporate responsibility to respect indigenous rights C. Due diligence and the duty to respect indigenous rights. Report.  PDF version