Statement by James Anaya, SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES 65th session of the General Assembly, Third Committee 18 October 2010 New York Mr. Chairperson, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and gentlemen, I am honored to present today my second report to the General Assembly. I would like to begin by first thanking the many… Read More »
On 18 October 2010, the Special Rapporteur presented his second annual report to the United Nations General Assembly in New York during its 65th session. See his statement to the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Affairs Committee) of the General Assembly and UN Press Release, which includes a summary of the discussion about the… Read More »
United Nations General Assembly Distr.: General A/HRC/RES/15/14 6 October 2010 Original: English PDF: [English ][Spanish] Human Rights Council Fifteenth session Agenda item 3 Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development Resolution adopted by the Human Rights Council* 15/14 Human rights… Read More »
On 1 October 2010, the Government of Chile arrived at an agreement with Mapuche prisoners who had been in a hunger strike for 82 days in the Concepción, Temuco, Lebu and Valdivia jails. See the agreement here [Spanish only]. In the document, the Government agreed to desist from pursing charges of terrorism against Mapuche protestors… Read More »
Comunicado del Relator Especial de Naciones Unidas sobre los derechos humanos y las libertades fundamentales de los indígenas, James Anaya, acerca de la situación de presos Mapuches en huelga de hambre en Chile Pdf Version Ginebra (24 de septiembre de 2010) – “Quisiera dar a conocer a todos los interesados que en los últimos días… Read More »
Statement of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, James Anaya Human Rights Council Fifteenth session 20 September 2010 Mr. President, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and gentlemen, I have the honor to present today my third annual report to the Human Rights Council. I would like to… Read More »
Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous peoples, Human Rights Council, Fifteenth session, 20 September 2010. Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland
On 20 September 2010, the Special Rapporteur presented his annual report to the Human Rights Council in Geneva. See his statement to the Council and the webcast of the presentation of his report and the subsequent interactive dialogue. The Special Rapporteur dedicated his annual report to the thematic issue of the responsibilities of corporations to… Read More »
In his report, the Special Rapporteur notes that the Constitution "represents a significant step in the recognition of the human rights of the country’s indigenous peoples." He observes, nevertheless, that situations outlined in the report "demonstrate the shortcomings that still exist in the effective implementation of national and international standards protecting the human rights of… Read More »
Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.1, 15 September 2010, 15th session HRC – PDF (English-Spanish) Go to case…– Cases Examined 2009-2010. Full Report01. Argentina: La situación de las repercusiones de desechos tóxicos en Abra Pampa, Juju…02. Argentina: El supuesto desalojo y conflictividad territorial en la comunidad indígena…03. Australia: The… Read More »
Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.1, 15 September 2010, 15th session HRC – PDF (English-Spanish) Go to case…– Cases Examined 2009-2010. Full Report01. Argentina: La situación de las repercusiones de desechos tóxicos en Abra Pampa, Juju…02. Argentina: El supuesto desalojo y conflictividad territorial en la comunidad indígena…03. Australia: The… Read More »
Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.1, 15 September 2010 {module Cases|none} XXXIV. Venezuela: La situación del Sr. Luisbi Portillo, defensor del pueblo yukpa 462. El 16 de noviembre de 2009, el Relator Especial sobre los derechos humanos y libertades fundamentales de los indígenas, James Anaya, junto con el Relator… Read More »
Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.1, 15 September 2010 {module Cases|none} XXXIII. Venezuela: La situación de conflictividad territorial que afecta la comunidad indígena yukpa de Chaktapa 456. El 22 de octubre de 2008, el Relator Especial sobre los derechos humanos y libertades fundamentales de los indígenas, James Anaya, llamó… Read More »
Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.1, 15 September 2010 {module Cases|none} XXXII. United Republic of Tanzania: Alleged forced removal of pastoralists 421. In a letter dated 23 September 2009, the Special Rapporteur on the human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, called the attention of the… Read More »
Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.1, 15 September 2010 {module Cases|none} XXXI. Uganda: Situation of the Benet community living in the Kapchorwa District of Eastern Uganda, on the edges of Mount Elgon 397. In a letter dated 14 May 2009, the Special Rapporteur on the human rights and fundamental… Read More »
Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.1, 15 September 2010 {module Cases|none} XXX. Uganda: Situation of the Batwa people of southwest Uganda 390. In a letter dated 18 December 2009, the Special Rapporteur on the human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, James Anaya, called the attention of the… Read More »
Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.1, 15 September 2010 {module Cases|none} XXIX. Thailand: Alleged forcible return of Lao Hmong from Thailand to Laos 386. In a letter dated 29 December 2009, the Special Rapporteur on the human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, James Anaya, together with the… Read More »
Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.1, 15 September 2010 {module Cases|none} XXVIII. Sweden: Alleged proposed relocation of the Kiruna Town and its potential effects on the traditional reindeer herding activities and way of life of indigenous Saami communities in the area 379. In a letter dated 10 December 2008,… Read More »
Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.1, 15 September 2010 {module Cases|none} XXVII. Perú: Seguimiento a la situación de los pueblos indígenas de la Amazonía y los sucesos del 5 de junio de 2009 y días posteriores en Bagua 340. El Relator Especial sobre los derechos humanos y libertades fundamentales… Read More »
Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.1, 15 September 2010 {module Cases|none} XXVI. Paraguay: La situación del pueblo indígena ayoreo 316. En una comunicación del 19 de diciembre de 2008 el Relator Especial sobre los derechos humanos y libertades fundamentales de los indígenas, James Anaya, llamó la atención del Gobierno… Read More »
Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.1, 15 September 2010 {module Cases|none} XXV. Paraguay: La situación de los supuestos efectos negativos del cultivo intensivo de la soja y el uso asociado de agroquímicos sobre el pueblo Avá Guaraní, Alto Paraná 310. El 23 de diciembre de 2009, el Relator Especial… Read More »
Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.1, 15 September 2010 {module Cases|none} XXIV. Panamá: La situación del supuesto desalojo forzado de las comunidades indígenas naso de San San y San San Druy, Bocas del Toro 301. El 24 de abril de 2009, el Relator Especial sobre los derechos humanos y… Read More »
Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.1, 15 September 2010 {module Cases|none} XXIII. Panamá: La situación de la Comunidad Charco la Pava y otras comunidades afectadas por el Proyecto Hidroeléctrico Chan 75 291. El Relator Especial sobre la situación de los derechos humanos y las libertades fundamentales de los indígenas,… Read More »
Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.1, 15 September 2010 {module Cases|none} XXII. Nepal: Alleged exclusion of indigenous peoples’ freely chosen representatives from the process of developing Nepal’s new constitution 282. In a letter dated 29 January 2010, the Special Rapporteur on the human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous… Read More »
Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.1, 15 September 2010 {module Cases|none} XXI. México: El supuesto desalojo de pobladores mayas de la comunidad de San Antonio Ebulá, Estado de Campeche 277. El 18 de septiembre de 2009, el Relator Especial sobre los derechos humanos y libertades fundamentales de los indígenas,… Read More »
Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.1, 15 September 2010 {module Cases|none} XX. Malaysia: Alleged sexual abuses against girls from the Penan Community in the Baram area, Sarawak 272. In a letter dated 20 November 2008, the Special Rapporteur on the human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, James… Read More »
Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.1, 15 September 2010 {module Cases|none} XIX. Kenya: Alleged eviction of the Ogiek indigenous peoples from the Mau Forest Complex 240. In a letter dated 15 October 2009, the Special Rapporteur on the human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, James Anaya, brought… Read More »
Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.1, 15 September 2010 {module Cases|none} XVIII. India: Situation of the Mapithel Dam, Manipur 201. In a letter dated 6 April 2009, the Special Rapporteur on the human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, James Anaya, called the attention of the Government of… Read More »
Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.1, 15 September 2010 {module Cases|none} XVII. India: Alleged arrests of human rights defenders 198. In a letter dated 24 September 2009, the Special Rapporteur on the human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, James Anaya, together with the Special Rapporteur on the… Read More »
Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.1, 15 September 2010 {module Cases|none} XVI. Guatemala: La situación de supuesta difamación enfrentada por las organizaciones indígenas MOJOMAYAS y CONAVIGUA y comunidades indígenas mayas 192. El 12 de marzo de 2010, el Relator Especial sobre los derechos humanos y libertades fundamentales de los… Read More »