Monthly Archives: October 2013

Statement to the World Conference of Indigenous Women

  Statement by James Anaya, Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples.World Conference of Indigenous Women Lima, Perú 28-30 October, 2013. Good morning. I am pleased to greet all those present, and especially those women who have traveled to Lima from various parts of the world. I would like to thank the conference organizers… Read More »

Special Rapporteur presents final report to the General Assembly

The Special Rapporteur presented his final report to the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly. It his statement, Professor Anaya discussed broadly his work methods and lessons learned throughout his mandate. He also touched upon factors that in his opinion debilitate commitment to and action by States and other actors to the human… Read More »

Statement upon conclusion of the visit to Canada

United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya Statement upon conclusion of the visit to Canada 15 October 2013 I am now concluding my visit to Canada in my capacity as United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples. Over the last nine days I have met with federal… Read More »

Agenda of the visit of the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to Canada

Canada, 7 to 15 October 2013 7 October – Ontario: Meetings with government and indigenous representatives 8 October – Ontario: Meetings with government and indigenous representatives 9 October – Quebec: Meetings with government and indigenous representatives 10 October – British Columbia: For information about opportunities to participate in meetings in Vancouver please write to: indigenous@ohchr.org… Read More »