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 12 July 2010 Mr. Chairperson, Distinguished members of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples,Delegates of Member States,Representatives of indigenous peoples and organizations,Ladies… Read More »
2010 Preliminary Note on the application of the principle of consultation with indigenous peoples in Guatemala and the case of the Marlin mine, 8 July 2010 A/HRC/15/37/Add.8 PDF: [En] [Sp]
Declaración pública del Relator Especial sobre los derechos humanos y libertades fundamentales de los indígenas, James Anaya, sobre la "Ley del derecho a la consulta previa a los pueblos indígenas u originarios reconocido en el Convenio No. 169 de la Organización Internacional de Trabajo" aprobada por el Congreso de la República del Perú 7… Read More »
2010 Preliminary Note on situation of the Sami people in the Sápmi region of Norway, Sweden, and Finland, A/HRC/15/37/Add.6 (7 July 2010) PDF: [English only]
In a public statement, the Special Rapporteur, James Anaya, outlined principles relating to the duty of states to consult with indigenous peoples, in light of the letter signed by the President of Peru, Alan Garcia, on 21 June 2010. This letter by the President sets out the observations of the Executive on the consultation law… Read More »
During the session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which took place from 12-16 July 2010, the Special Rapporteur offered observations on the right of indigenous peoples to participate in decision-making, which is the focus of a study currently being developed by the Expert Mechanism.See the statement of the Special Rapporteur… Read More »
2010 Situation of indigenous peoples in the Russian Federation A/HRC/15/37/Add.5 (23 June 2010) PDF:[En][Sp][Fr][Ru][Ch][Ar]
Following his visit to Guatemala between 14 and 18 June 2010, Special Rapporteur James Anaya identified a high level of social conflict and instability in relation to natural resource extraction activities being carried out in indigenous lands by private companies, in a large part due to a lack of effective consultation with the indigenous communities… Read More »
PDF Version [Sp] Observaciones preliminares del Relator Especial de Naciones Unidas sobre la situación de los derechos humanos y las libertades fundamentales de los indígenas, S. James Anaya, sobre su visita a Guatemala (13 a 18 de junio de 2010) 18 de junio de 2010 Introducción Siguiendo la invitación cursada por el Gobierno, el Relator… Read More »
CIUDAD DE GUATEMALA – El Relator Especial de la ONU James Anaya advirtió este viernes sobre un creciente “clima de alta inestabilidad y conflictividad social en relación con las actividades de las empresas en los territorios tradicionales de los pueblos indígenas de Guatemala”. “Esta situación requiere de respuestas decididas y urgentes por parte de los… 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. 2011 “Relator: minería genera alta conflictividad social” Prensa Libre, Guatemala, 4 Marzo 2011. “Relator de la… Read More »
GENEVA (8 June 2010) – UN Special Rapporteur James Anaya called for dialogue and understanding between political actors and indigenous organizations in Ecuador, in order to build through consultation and participatory processes the mechanisms of coordination and cooperation between ordinary and indigenous justice. “The key lies in dialogue based on the principles of tolerance and… Read More »
The Special Rapporteur James Anaya expressed deep concern at the polarized atmosphere that has emerged from recent media comments and statements by government officials in Ecuador with regards to a case that took place on May 9, 2010 at the Cocha community, Cotopaxi province. “It is counterproductive for the construction of an intercultural and multinational… Read More »
Washington, DC, June 7, 2010 – The Rapporteurship on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) and the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Indigenous People offered a training seminar on the inter-American and universal systems for the protection of the rights… Read More »
UN Special Rapporteur James Anaya and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Rapporteur on indigenous peoples, Dinah Shelton, led a training seminar for indigenous leaders and lawyers from the United States and Canada, in Washington, D.C. on June 3 and 4 at the offices of the Organization of American States. The seminar was aimed at… Read More »
2010 The situation of indigenous peoples in Botswana, A/HRC/15/37/Add.2 (2 June 2010) PDF: [En][Sp][Fr][Ru][Ch][Ar]
2010 Report on the situation of indigenous peoples in Australia A/HRC/15/37/Add.4 (1 June 2010) PDF: [En][Sp][Fr][Ru][Ch][Ar]
2010 Situation of indigenous peoples in Colombia, A/HRC/15/37.Add.3 (25 May 2010) PDF [En] [Sp][Fr][Ar][Ch][Ru]
“If private companies engage in development activities on indigenous territories, they must be aware of and respect international human rights standards concerning indigenous peoples and deal with indigenous peoples as equal partners in the development projects,” Special Rapporteur James Anaya told representatives of oil and gas companies at a seminar in Cartagena, Colombia. The seminar,… Read More »
GINEBRA (12 de mayo de 2010) – El Relator Especial sobre la situación de los derechos humanos y las libertades fundamentales de los indígenas, Profesor James Anaya, toma nota con agrado la aprobación de la “Ley del Derecho a la Consulta Previa a los Pueblos Indígenas u Originarios reconocido en el Convenio N° 169 de… Read More »
GENEVA (12 May 2010) – A group of UN independent experts* warned about the deteriorating situation for human rights defenders in Mexico, strongly condemning the recent killing of human rights defender Ms. Beatriz Alberta (Bety) Cariño Trujillo and the international observer Mr. Tyri Antero Jaakkola in Oaxaca, south east Mexico. “Defenders continue to face significant… Read More »
The Special Rapporteur underscores that the passage by the Congress of Peru of the Law on the Rights to Prior Consultation with Indigenous Peoples, recognized in Convention No. 169 of the International Labour Organisation “represents a significant advancement in national legislation concerning the rights of indigenous peoples, which could establish an important precedent as a… Read More »
UN Special Rapporteur James Anaya joined a group of UN experts in condemning the recent killing of human rights defender Ms. Beatriz Alberta (Bety) Cariño Trujillo and the international observer Mr. Tyri Antero Jaakkola in Oaxaca, Mexico. "The increase of armed clashes and violence in the community of San Juan Copala over the past few… Read More »
GENEVA (10 May 2010) – A group of UN human rights experts* expressed on Tuesday serious concern over laws recently enacted by the state of Arizona, United States of America, that affect minorities, indigenous people and immigrants and potentially subject them to discriminatory treatment. “A disturbing pattern of legislative activity hostile to ethnic minorities and… Read More »
A group of UN human rights experts expressed serious concern over a series of laws recently enacted by the state of Arizona, United States of America, that may have significant discriminatory effects on ethnic minorities and groups, especially those of Mexican, Latin American, or indigenous origin. One of the laws requires police, after a lawful… Read More »
Development projects need to incorporate into their objectives the right of indigenous people to self-determination, said Special Rapporteur James Anaya in his address to the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues during its ninth session. Improving the educational opportunities for indigenous people and strengthening their institutions and self-government structures are essential for enabling indigenous… Read More »
PDF Version [En] Statement by Professor James Anaya Special Rapporteur on the situation of the human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people Ninth Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 22 April 2010 New York Mister Chairperson, Distinguished members of the Permanent Forum, Representatives of Indigenous Peoples and Member States, Friends and… Read More »
Nordic governments and Sami organizations have achieved notable progress in advancing the human rights of the indigenous people in the Sapmi region, said Special Rapporteur James Anaya after a three day conference in Rovaniemi, Finland, where he met with representatives of Sami Parliaments, NGOs, and the governments of Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Many challenges remain,… Read More »
PDF Version [En] "I am grateful to the Sami Parliaments of Norway, Sweden and Finland and to the Nordic Governments for their participation in this important conference on cross-border issues that affect the Sami people" stated James Anaya, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people,… Read More »