GENEVA (8 January 2013) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, urged the Government of Canada and Aboriginal leaders to undertake meaningful dialogue in light of First Nations protests and a month-long hunger strike by Chief Theresa Spence of the Attawapiskat First Nation. “I am encouraged by reports… Read More »
GENEVA (8 January 2013) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, urged the Government of Canada and Aboriginal leaders to undertake meaningful dialogue in light of First Nations protests and a month-long hunger strike by Chief Theresa Spence of the Attawapiskat First Nation. “I am encouraged by reports… Read More »
The Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, together with members of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues and the Expert Mechanism on the rights of indigenous peoples met in Guatemala from 19 to 22 December 2012 to discuss preparations for the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, which will be convened by… Read More »
The Special Rapporteur gave the keynote address at the Commonwealth International Human Rights Day expert panel entitled “Strengthened Rights Protection for Indigenous Peoples“, which was organized by the Commonwealth Secretariat to commemorate International Human Rights Day, on 10 December 2012 in Geneva, Switzerland. In his statement, Professor Anaya emphasized that the UN Declaration on the… Read More »
The Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, participated in the first Forum on Business and Human Rights on 4 and 5 December 2012, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Special Rapporteur spoke at a panel on business affecting indigenous peoples. In his statement, Professor Anaya emphasized that there is a “need for change… Read More »
Statement by Professor James Anaya Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples Forum on Business and Human Rights 5 December 2012 Geneva
Comentarios del Relator Especial sobre los derechos de los pueblos indígenas en relación con el documento titulado: “Propuesta de gobierno para nueva normativa de consulta y participación indígena de conformidad a los artículos 6° y 7° del Convenio N° 169 de la Organización Internacional del Trabajo“, Chile Noviembre de 2012
The Special Rapporteur presents his comments to a draft regulation on indigenous consultation and participation developed by the Government of Chile. In a meeting in Tucson, Arizona on 27 November, the Special Rapporteur discussed the draft regulation with a delegation of the Government of Chile. See the Special Rapportuer`s comments and the draft regulation (Spanish… Read More »
TUCSON (13 November 2012) The Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, met with representatives of business enterprises and other stakeholders to discuss issues related to natural resource extraction affecting indigenous peoples. The meeting, which took place in the context of the Special Rapporteur’s ongoing study on the issue, consisted of several… Read More »
Statement by James Anaya Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 67th session of the General Assembly, Third committee, 22 october 2012 New York
Statement by James Anaya, Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, 67th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Third Committee, 22 October 2012, New York. Read full statement here
2012 Report to the General Assembly, A/67/301 (13 August 2012).(Summary of activities. Need to harmonize activities within the United Nations that affect indigenous Peoples ) PDF [En][Sp][Fr][Ar][Ch][Ru]
In his fourth annual report to the General Assembly, which will be presented to the Assembly’s Third Committee on 22 October 2012 in New York, the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples provides a summary of his activities over the past year. The report also discusses the need to harmonize the myriad of… Read More »
Geneva (12 October 2012) A group of United Nations independent experts, including the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, issued a press release today urging the Government of Guatemala to clarify the violent events that occurred on 4 October 2012 in the locality of Cumbre de Alaska, in the municipality of Santa Catarina… Read More »
GINEBRA (12 de octubre de 2012) – Un grupo de expertos independientes de las Naciones Unidas exhortaron al Gobierno de Guatemala a esclarecer los actos de violencia acaecidos el jueves 4 de octubre en la localidad de Cumbre de Alaska, en el municipio de Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán, Sololá, que resultaron en la muerte de 6… Read More »
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, said today that indigenous communities in Namibia are demanding greater inclusion in decision-making at levels, increased educational opportunities and full recognition of traditional authorities representing minority communities. “Like many other countries around the world that have experienced European colonization and waves of… Read More »
28 September 2012. "In my capacity as United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, I am today concluding my official visit to Namibia to examine the situation of minority indigenous peoples in the country. Over the last nine days, I have travelled to various parts of Namibia, meeting with representatives and members of… Read More »
GENEVA (28 September 2012) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, said today that indigenous communities in Namibia are demanding greater inclusion in decision-making at levels, increased educational opportunities and full recognition of traditional authorities representing minority communities. "Like many other countries around the world that have experienced… Read More »
Video message by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, James Anaya. International Expert Workshop on the World Heritage Convention and Indigenous Peoples 20-21 September 2012, Copenhagen, Denmark
GENEVA (19 September 2012) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, will visit Namibia from 20 to 28 September 2012, to examine the situation of indigenous peoples in that country. This will be the first mission to Namibia by an independent expert designated by the UN Human Rights… Read More »
Read: Statement of Special Rapporteur to the UN Human Rights Council, 2012, here.
Statement of the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya Human Rights Council 21st Session 18 September 2012 Madam President, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and gentlemen, I have the honour to present today my fifth annual report to the Human Rights Council. I would like to start by thanking the numerous States,… Read More »
GENEVA (11 September 2012) Today the Special Rapporteur made public his report on the situation of indigenous peoples in the United States. The report was developed on the basis of research and information gathered, including during the official visit to the country from 23 April to 4 May 2012. In the report, the Special Rapporteur… Read More »
GENEVA (11 September 2012) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, calls on the United States authorities to adopt new measures “to advance toward reconciliation with indigenous peoples and address persistent deep-seeded problems related to historical wrongs, failed policies of the past and continuing systemic barriers to the… Read More »
The situation of indigenous peoples in the United States of America A/HRC/21/47/Add.1 PDF [En]
Human Rights Council Twenty-first session A/HRC/21/47/Add.3, 7 September 2012 Report of the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya Addendum Communications sent, replies received, and follow-up* * The present document is reproduced as received. PDF Version
In his recently released annual report to the UN Human Rights Council, the Special Rapporteur provides a summary of his activities since his previous report to the Council (A/HRC/18/35), including his examination of the thematic issue of violence against indigenous women. He then reports on progress in his continuing study of issues relating to extractive… Read More »
The Special Rapporteur travelled to Australia from 20 to 24 August 2012 as part of his ongoing study on the thematic issue of extractive industries affecting indigenous peoples. During his time in the country, the Special Rapporteur participated in Melbourne in a roundtable discussion entitled “First Peoples and Extractive Industries: Good Practices,” hosted by the… Read More »