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Special Rapporteur calls for dialogue in Panama in light of protests against reforms to the law on mineral resources
In recent weeks, indigenous peoples and organizations have carried out numerous protests, in light of discussions surrounding and approval by the Panamanian National Assembly of Bill N. 277 to amend the Law on Mineral Resources. These demonstrations have resulted in clashes with security forces in which several people were injured and arrested. In light of… Read More »
Panamá: experto de la ONU llama al diálogo ante protestas indígenas contra la reforma de la ley minera
COMUNICADO DE PRENSA 15 Febrero 2011 Panamá: experto de la ONU llama al diálogo ante protestas indígenas contra la reforma de la ley minera GINEBRA – El Relator Especial de Naciones Unidas Sobre los Derechos de los Pueblos Indígenas, James Anaya, advierte sobre la situación de creciente conflictividad social en Panamá en relación con el… Read More »
Special Rapporteur concludes mission to New Caledonia
The Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, issued the following statement up on the conclusion of his mission to New Caledonia. Noumea, New Caledonia, 13 February 2011 – "In my capacity as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, I have conducted a visit to New Caledonia… Read More »
Déclaration à l’issue de visite en Nouvelle-Calédonie-4 à 13 Février 2011
Déclaration du Rapporteur spécial des Nations Unies sur les droits des peuples autochtones, James Anaya, à l’issue de sa visite en Nouvelle-Calédonie-4 à 13 Février 2011 Nouméa, le 13 Février 2011 En ma qualité de Rapporteur Spécial des Nations Unies sur les droits des peuples autochtones, j’ai effectué une visite en Nouvelle-Calédonie du 4 au… Read More »
Statement upon concluding visit to New Caledonia, 4-13 February 2011
Statement by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, James Anaya, upon concluding his visit to New Caledonia– 4 to 13 February 2011 Noumea, 13 February 2011 In my capacity as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, I have conducted a visit to New Caledonia from… Read More »
Mission to New Caledonia
The UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Professor James Anaya, will conduct a visit to New Caledonia from 6 to 13 February 2011, with the cooperation of the Government of France, to assess the human rights situation of the indigenous Kanak people. During his visit, the Special Rapporteur will meet with representatives… Read More »
Mission en Nouvelle Calédonie du Rapporteur Spécial sur les droits des peuples autochtones
Genève : Le Rapporteur Spécial des Nations Unies sur les droits des peuples autochtones, Monsieur James Anaya, effectuera une mission de terrain en Nouvelle Calédonie du 6 au 13 février 2011, à l’invitation du Gouvernement français. « Le but de ma visite est d’examiner la situation du peuple autochtone kanak de Nouvelle Calédonie à la… Read More »
Mission to New Caledonia of the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Geneva: The UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Mr. James Anaya, will conduct a visit to New Caledonia from 6 to 13 February 2011 at the invitation of the Government of France. “The purpose of my visit is to examine the situation of the indigenous Kanak people of New Caledonia in light… Read More »
Regional consultation on UN-REDD Programme with indigenous peoples and forest- dependent communities in Africa
From 24-27 January 2010, in Arusha, Tanzania, the Support Project for the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Indigenous Peoples participated in the final regional consultation carried out by the United Nations Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (UN-REDD) with indigenous peoples and other forest dependent communities. This workshop followed previous consultations in the… Read More »
Update of OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises should incorporate commitment to indigenous rights
The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises should advance compliance with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Special Rapportuer stressed at a meeting with a working group of state delegates to the Organziation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris on 25 January, 2011. The working group is currently developing… Read More »
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The situation of the Sami people in the Sápmi region of Norway, Sweden and Finland (2011)
2011 The situation of the Sami people in the Sápmi region of Norway,Sweden and Finland – 6 June 2011- A/HRC/18/35/Add.2 PDF: [English only]
Report examines situation of Sami people in the Sápmi region of Norway, Sweden and Finland
On 13 January 2011 the Special Rapporteur made public and presented his report via videoconference at a gathering of Sami leaders and observers at the University of Tromso, Norway. In his report, the Special Rapporteur notes that overall, Norway, Sweden, and Finland each place a high level of attention to indigenous issues. However, more remains to… Read More »
UN News Center articles
UN experts call for including human rights standards in development goals 19 March, 2012 – A group of independent United Nations experts today urged States to include universally agreed international human rights norms and standards, as well as accountability mechanisms, in the goals that will emerge from a UN sustainable development forum in June. … Read More »
Chile / Isla de Pascua: declaración del Relator Especial de la ONU sobre los derechos de los pueblos indígenas, James Anaya, ante los desalojos de indígenas rapanuis
GINEBRA (12 de enero de 2011) – “Quisiera dar a conocer a todos los interesados que he mantenido comunicación con el Gobierno de Chile, sosteniendo un intercambio de información sobre la situación del pueblo rapanui en la Isla de Pascua. He expresado mi preocupación sobre las medidas de desalojo realizadas por efectivos de la fuerza… Read More »
Concerns raised about actions against Rapa Nui protesters in Easter Island, Chile
The Special Rapporteur communicated his concern to the Government of Chile for the violent evictions, and the threat of possible future evictions, of members of the Rapa Nui people, who since July 2010 have peacefully occupied buildings and other places in Easter Island, Chile, to demand recognition of their rights to ancestral lands. The Special… Read More »
Adoption of law on indigenous peoples by the Republic of Congo an important precedent for Africa
Professor Anaya notes that the passage of a law on indigenous peoples by the National Assembly of the Republic of Congo on 30 December 2010, following approval by the Senate, marks a significant step in recognizing and protecting the rights of marginalized indigenous peoples of the country, including groups such as the Baaka, Mbendjele, Mikaya,… Read More »
Media Statement. UN expert praises new Congolese law on indigenous peoples
Media Statement PDF version The following statement was made by the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya GENEVA . 7 Juanary, 2011. "I commend the Republic of Congo for its adoption of a law on indigenous peoples on 30 December 2010. This marks a significant step in recognizing and protecting… Read More »
UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Adopted by General Assembly Resolution 61/295 on 13 September 2007 The General Assembly, Guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and good faith in the fulfilment of the obligations assumed by States in accordance with the Charter, Affirming that… Read More »
UN expert welcomes United States’ endorsement of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
(The following statement is issued by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya) GENEVA (17 December 2010) – “I am elated that President Barack Obama has just announced the United States’ support for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, a groundbreaking development for Native Americans… Read More »
Statement of Special Rapporteur upon conclusion of visit to the Republic of Congo, 2010
Media Statement The following is the statement of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, upon the conclusion of his visit to the Republic of Congo. BRAZZAVILLE (12 November 2010): "I commend the Government of the Republic of Congo for the significant steps it is taking to recognize and… Read More »
Déclaration à la presse. Special Rapporteur upon conclusion of visit to the Republic of Congo, 2010 (FR)
Déclaration à la presse Au terme de sa visite en République du Congo, le Rapporteur spécial de l’Organisation des Nations Unies sur les droits des peoples autochtones, M. James Anaya, déclare ce qui suit : BRAZZAVILLE (12 novembre 2010): « Je félicite le Gouvernement de la République du Congo pour les mesures significatives qu’il met… Read More »
L’expert de l’ONU se réjouit du projet de loi congolais sur la protection des peuples autochtones, premier du genre en Afrique
Au terme de sa visite en République du Congo, le Rapporteur spécial de l’Organisation des Nations Unies sur les droits des peoples autochtones, M. James Anaya, déclare ce qui suit : BRAZZAVILLE (12 novembre 2010) — « Je félicite le Gouvernement de la République du Congo pour les mesures significatives qu’il met en place pour… Read More »
UN expert welcomes Congo plan to introduce Africa’s first-ever law on protection of indigenous peoples
The following statement was issued by the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, upon the conclusion of his visit to the Republic of Congo. BRAZZAVILLE (12 November 2010) — “I commend the Government of the Republic of Congo for the significant steps it is taking to recognize and protect the… Read More »
Significant steps taken to protect indigenous rights in Congo, but major challenges remain
Upon conclusion of his visit to the Republic of Congo, the Special Rapporteur commended the Government for the significant steps it is taking to recognize and protect the rights of marginalized indigenous peoples of the country. Significant challenges remain, however to advance and implement these initiatives so that they can result in real improvement in… Read More »
The Special Rapporteur on mission to the Republic of Congo
The Special Rapporteur is carrying out a visit the Republic of Congo to monitor the situation of those indigenous people who are not part of the majority or dominant ethnic groups of the Republic of Congo, which make up about 10 percent of the total population of the Republic of Congo and live mainly in… Read More »
UN Special Rapporteur in first mission to the Republic of Congo
GENEVA / BRAZZAVILLE (29 October 2010) – UN Special Rapporteur James Anaya will visit the Republic of Congo from 2 to 12 November 2010, in what will be the first mission to the country by an independent expert designated by the UN Human Rights Council to monitor the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms… Read More »