Author Archives: UNSRIP

Final presentation to UNPFII 2014

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 »

Special Rapporteur releases reports on Panama, Canada and Peru

[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 »

Special Rapporteur in Chile

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 »

Special Rapporteur in Bolivia

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 »

Special Rapporteur releases observations on the proposed expansion of the Camisea natural gas project in Peru

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 »

Perú. Observaciones sobre la ampliación de exploración y extracción de gas natural en el Lote 88 del proyecto Camisea

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 »

Joint Communications Report of the Special Procedures Mandate Holders

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 »

Namibia: Discussion on the report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of indigenous peoples of Namibia

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 »

Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Indigenous Rights

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 »

Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Indigenous Rights

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 »

Meeting with Leonard Peltier

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 »

Kenya. Embobut Forest: UN rights expert calls for the protection of indigenous people facing eviction

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 »

Kenya. Embobut Forest: UN rights expert calls for the protection of indigenous people facing eviction

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 »

UN Special Rapporteur: Statement upon conclusion of the visit to Peru

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 »