Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.1, 15 September 2010 {module Cases|none} XV. Guatemala: La situación del asesinato del Sr. Adolfo Ich Chamán 187. El 22 de diciembre de 2009, el Relator Especial sobre los derechos humanos y libertades fundamentales de los indígenas, James Anaya, junto con la Relatora 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} XIV. Guatemala: La situación de problemas sociales y ambientales generados por la mina Marlin 185. El 22 de diciembre de 2009, el Relator Especial sobre la situación de los derechos humanos y libertades fundamentales de los indígenas, 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} XIII. Colombia: La situación de violencia en contra del pueblo indígena Awá en el departamento de Nariño 174. El Relator Especial sobre los derechos humanos y libertades fundamentales de los indígenas, James Anaya, ha estado monitoreando la situación… Read More »
Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.1, 15 September 2010 {module Cases|none} XII. China: Situation of Mr. Cao Du, a Mongolian from China 169. In a letter dated 30 April 2010, the Special Rapporteur on the human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, James Anaya, together with the Chair-Rapporteur… Read More »
Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.1, 15 September 2010 {module Cases|none} XI. Chile: La situación del pueblo y de individuos mapuche 136. El Relator Especial sobre los derechos humanos y libertades fundamentales de los indígenas, James Anaya, ha dado seguimiento a la situación del pueblo mapuche en Chile, en… Read More »
Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.1, 15 September 2010 {module Cases|none} X. Canada: The TransCanada Oil Pipeline Operation carried out in the traditional lands of the Lubicon Lake Nation and the Lubicon Land claim 104. In a letter dated 26 January 2009, the Special Rapporteur on the human rights… Read More »
Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.1, 15 September 2010 {module Cases|none} IX. Canada: Effect of increased Canadian border security on the Mohawk Nation 96. In a letter dated 12 February 2010, the Special Rapporteur on the human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, James Anaya, called the attention… Read More »
Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.1, 15 September 2010 {module Cases|none} VIII. Cambodia: Cambodia land laws and policies and the situation concerning development in and around the Prey Lang Forest 65. In a letter, dated 7 September 2009, the Special Rapporteur on the human rights and fundamental freedoms 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} VII. Brazil: Situation of indigenous peoples in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul 60. In a letter dated 15 March 2010, the Special Rapporteur on the human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, James Anaya, called… Read More »
Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.1, 15 September 2010 {module Cases|none} VI. Brazil: Situation of the planned transposition of the São Francisco River 54. In a letter dated 6 April 2010, the Special Rapporteur on the human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, James Anaya, called to 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} V. Brazil: Situation of the Belo Monte dam in the state of Pará 46. In a letter dated 6 April 2010, the Special Rapporteur on the human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, James Anaya, called to… Read More »
Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.1, 15 September 2010 {module Cases|none} IV. Bangladesh: Alleged violent attacks on Jumma villages in Rangamati and Khagrachari districts, Chittagong Hill Tracts 37. In a letter dated 5 March 2010, 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} III. Australia: The Northern Territory Emergency Response 30. The Special Rapporteur on the situation of the human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, James Anaya, issued a report with his observations on the Northern Territory Emergency Response… Read More »
Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur (June 2009 – July 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.1, 15 September 2010 {module Cases|none} II. Argentina: El supuesto desalojo y conflictividad territorial en la comunidad indígena mapuche Paisil-Antreao, Villa la Angostura, Neuquén 9. El 19 de enero de 2010, 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} I. Argentina: La situación de las repercusiones de desechos tóxicos en Abra Pampa, Jujuy 1. El 22 de enero de 2010, el Relator Especial sobre los derechos humanos y libertades fundamentales de los indígenas, James Anaya, junto con… Read More »
2010 Observations on the progress and challenges in implementing the guarantees of the Constitution of Ecuador on the rights of indigenous peoples, (13 September 2010) A/HRC/15/37/Add.7 PDF:[Spanish only]
The Special Rapporteur on indigenous peoples, James Anaya, has released his report on his communications with governments concerning cases of alleged violations of the human rights of indigenous peoples. The report includes his examination of 34 cases in 22 countries between June 2009 and July 2010. In several of the cases the Special Rapporteur presents… Read More »
2010 Preliminary Note on situation of indigenous peoples in New Zealand (26/08/2010) PDF: [English only]
The Special Rapporteur makes public his report on the situation of indigenous peoples in the Russian Federation, which follows a visit to the country from 4 to 16 October 2009. In the report, the Special Rapporteur outlines the initiatives undertaken by the federal and some regional governments to improve the living conditions of indigenous peoples… Read More »
Paul Finkelman, James Anaya and Gabriel J. Chin www.huffingtonpost.com Under the Fourteenth Amendment, children born in the United States are citizens, even if their parents are not. Inspired by Arizona’s new (and partially suspended) law regulating unauthorized immigration, Senators Mitch McConnell, John Kyl, John McCain, Lindsey Graham, Representative John Boehner, and other Republican leaders have… Read More »
2010 Report to the General Assembly, A/65/264 (9 August 2010). (Summary of activities, the right to development with identity and culture, the right to participation, and further comments on Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples). PDF PDF [En][Sp][Fr][Ar][Ch][Ru]
The following statement has been issued by the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of the human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, James Anaya, to mark the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 9 August 2010 GENEVA – “The poorest among the poor, indigenous peoples continue to be at the margins of… Read More »
On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (9 August 2010), the Special Rapporteur acknowledged that extraordinary wealth of knowledge, culture, and spirituality that indigenous peoples have maintained for the common benefit of humankind. However, he stressed that "historical patterns of oppression continue to manifest themselves in ongoing barriers to the full enjoyment of… Read More »
PDF Version [En] Statement of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of the human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous peoples, Professor James Anaya, upon conclusion of his visit to New Zealand 23 July 2010 During the course of the past five days in New Zealand, I met with Government authorities, representatives of… Read More »
AUCKLAND (23 July 2010) – The UN Special Rapporteur on indigenous people, James Anaya, called on the New Zealand Government to keep on moving forward to find adequate solutions to the challenges still faced by the Maori population. “I have observed several positive aspects of New Zealand’s legal and policy landscape, as well as… Read More »
The Special Rapporteur carried out a visit to New Zealand from 19-23 July 2010 to assess the situation of the Maori people, in follow up to the 2005 visit by his predecessor, Rodolfo Stavenhagen. The Special Rapporteur notes that, while some advancements have been made since his predecessor’s visit, including proposed repeals to the Foreshore… Read More »
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. Maori still seriously disadvantaged – UN report (February 23, 2011) Maori ‘extremely disadvantaged’ in NZ – UN… Read More »
A/HRC/15/37 19 July 2010 In the 2010 report to the Human Rights Council, the Special Rapporteur addressed the following themes related to extractive industries: A. Corporate responsibility with respect to indigenous rights B. International standards relating to corporate responsibility to respect indigenous rights C. Due diligence and the duty to respect indigenous rights. Report. PDF version
2010 Report to the Human Rights Council A/HRC/15/37 . Summary of activities, corporate responsibility with respect to indigenous peoples. (19 July 2010) PDF [En][Sp][Fr][Ru][Ch]
Statement of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, James Anaya Human Rights Council Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Agenda Item 4: The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 15 July 2010 Mr. Chairperson, Distinguished members of the Expert Mechanism on… Read More »