Situation of indigenous peoples in the Russian Federation, 2010
2010 Situation of indigenous peoples in the Russian Federation A/HRC/15/37/Add.5 (23 June 2010) PDF:[En][Sp][Fr][Ru][Ch][Ar]
Monthly Archives: June 2010
Guatemala should refrain from issuing new licenses for natural resources extraction in indigenous territories, in the absence of an effective consultation mechanism (June 2010)
Following his visit to Guatemala between 14 and 18 June 2010, Special Rapporteur James Anaya identified a high level of social conflict and instability in relation to natural resource extraction activities being carried out in indigenous lands by private companies, in a large part due to a lack of effective consultation with the indigenous communities… Read More »
Statement of Special Rapporteur upon conclusion of visit to Guatemala, 2010
PDF Version [Sp] Observaciones preliminares del Relator Especial de Naciones Unidas sobre la situación de los derechos humanos y las libertades fundamentales de los indígenas, S. James Anaya, sobre su visita a Guatemala (13 a 18 de junio de 2010) 18 de junio de 2010 Introducción Siguiendo la invitación cursada por el Gobierno, el Relator… Read More »
Comunicado de Prensa: Clima de alta tensión entre empresas y comunidades indígenas en Guatemala, advierte experto de la ONU
CIUDAD DE GUATEMALA – El Relator Especial de la ONU James Anaya advirtió este viernes sobre un creciente “clima de alta inestabilidad y conflictividad social en relación con las actividades de las empresas en los territorios tradicionales de los pueblos indígenas de Guatemala”. “Esta situación requiere de respuestas decididas y urgentes por parte de los… Read More »
Guatemala – Media coverage
This section is a sampling of coverage by the news media of the Special Rapporteur’s activities. Inclusion of these items does not imply their endorsement by the Special Rapporteur. They are included here for informational purposes only. 2011 “Relator: minería genera alta conflictividad social” Prensa Libre, Guatemala, 4 Marzo 2011. “Relator de la… Read More »
Ordinary and indigenous justice in Ecuador: “The key lies in dialogue” says UN expert
GENEVA (8 June 2010) – UN Special Rapporteur James Anaya called for dialogue and understanding between political actors and indigenous organizations in Ecuador, in order to build through consultation and participatory processes the mechanisms of coordination and cooperation between ordinary and indigenous justice. “The key lies in dialogue based on the principles of tolerance and… Read More »
Dialogue crucial to boosting understanding of indigenous justice in Ecuador (June 2010)
The Special Rapporteur James Anaya expressed deep concern at the polarized atmosphere that has emerged from recent media comments and statements by government officials in Ecuador with regards to a case that took place on May 9, 2010 at the Cocha community, Cotopaxi province. “It is counterproductive for the construction of an intercultural and multinational… Read More »
IACHR and UN offer seminar on the protection of the rights of indigenous peoples
Washington, DC, June 7, 2010 – The Rapporteurship on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) and the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Indigenous People offered a training seminar on the inter-American and universal systems for the protection of the rights… Read More »
IACHR and UN Rapporteurs Lead Seminar on the Protection of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
UN Special Rapporteur James Anaya and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Rapporteur on indigenous peoples, Dinah Shelton, led a training seminar for indigenous leaders and lawyers from the United States and Canada, in Washington, D.C. on June 3 and 4 at the offices of the Organization of American States. The seminar was aimed at… Read More »
The situation of indigenous peoples in Botswana, 2010
2010 The situation of indigenous peoples in Botswana, A/HRC/15/37/Add.2 (2 June 2010) PDF: [En][Sp][Fr][Ru][Ch][Ar]
Report on the situation of indigenous peoples in Australia, 2010
2010 Report on the situation of indigenous peoples in Australia A/HRC/15/37/Add.4 (1 June 2010) PDF: [En][Sp][Fr][Ru][Ch][Ar]