Author Archives: UNSRIP

Visit to Peru. Videos

Visita del Relator Especial, James Anaya, al Perú. Localidad de Andoas, Provincia de Loreto, Perú. 10/12/2013   Declaración Final de Visita al Perú, 13 de Diciembre, 2013.

Working visit to Guatemala

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On November 26 and 27 the Special Rapporteur participated in several events in Guatemala City organized by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Guatemala. He gave a speech on the need to adopt affirmative action measure to ensure equitable representation of women and indigenous persons in State institutions, before the… Read More »

Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples will visit Peru

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The Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, will visit Peru from 6 to 13 December 2013 to analyze the situation of indigenous groups in the country, including issues related to consultation, free, prior and informed consent, and the effects of extractive industry activities on indigenous peoples in isolation and initial contact.… Read More »

Brazil: Seminar on business and indigenous rights

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On 6 November 2013, the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples participated by videoconference in a seminar on business and human rights organized by the Coordination of Indigenous Organizations from the Brazilian Amazon. Indigenous leaders from various regions of Brazil attended the 3-day seminar in Brasilia to improve their capacity and knowledge regarding… Read More »

Harvard Forum on mining and other major development projects affecting indigenous peoples

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On 31 October 2013, the Special Rapporteur participated in a forum, organized by the Harvard Project on Indian Economic Development, on Major Development Projects On and Near Indian Lands: Best Practices in Tribal-Corporate Relations. The Forum brought together indigenous leaders from throughout the United States, business enterprises, and academic representatives to discuss partnerships and development… Read More »

Statement to the World Conference of Indigenous Women

  Statement by James Anaya, Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples.World Conference of Indigenous Women Lima, Perú 28-30 October, 2013. Good morning. I am pleased to greet all those present, and especially those women who have traveled to Lima from various parts of the world. I would like to thank the conference organizers… Read More »

Special Rapporteur presents final report to the General Assembly

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The Special Rapporteur presented his final report to the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly. It his statement, Professor Anaya discussed broadly his work methods and lessons learned throughout his mandate. He also touched upon factors that in his opinion debilitate commitment to and action by States and other actors to the human… Read More »

Statement upon conclusion of the visit to Canada

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United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya Statement upon conclusion of the visit to Canada 15 October 2013 I am now concluding my visit to Canada in my capacity as United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples. Over the last nine days I have met with federal… Read More »

Agenda of the visit of the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to Canada

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Canada, 7 to 15 October 2013 7 October – Ontario: Meetings with government and indigenous representatives 8 October – Ontario: Meetings with government and indigenous representatives 9 October – Quebec: Meetings with government and indigenous representatives 10 October – British Columbia: For information about opportunities to participate in meetings in Vancouver please write to: indigenous@ohchr.org… Read More »

Special Rapporteur carries out working visits to Kenya and South Africa

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From 20 to 25 September 2013, the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples travelled to South Africa and Kenya, where he participated in trainings and workshops and met informally with representatives of indigenous peoples. On 20 September, he gave a presentation at a course on indigenous peoples’ rights at the University of Pretoria,… Read More »

Final report of Special Rapporteur to Human Rights Council

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The Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, presented his sixth and final annual report to the United Nations Human Rights Council, at its 24th session in Geneva, Switzerland. The Special Rapporteur presented his thematic report on extractive industries and indigenous peoples (A/HRC/24/41), as well his reports on the situation of indigenous… Read More »