Consultation in the Pacific Northwest Monday, April 30, 2012Portland, Oregon Mr. James AnayaSpecial Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples All Meetings are Open to the Public Meeting Location NAYA Family Center, 5135 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, Oregon 12:00 Noon Lunch with the National Indian Child Welfare Association, Portland Indian Leaders Roundtable Members (PILR), and… Read More »
In a series of presentations in Lima, Peru and Brasilia, Brazil, Special Rapporteur James Anaya stressed the need for greater measures to ensure that indigenous peoples are able to set their own priorities for development. Professor Anaya referred in particular to procedures to consult with indigenous peoples about legislative and administrative decisions affecting them, especially… Read More »
In a series of presentations in Lima, Peru and Brasilia, Brazil, Special Rapporteur James Anaya stressed the need for greater measures to ensure that indigenous peoples are able to set their own priorities for development. Professor Anaya referred in particular to procedures to consult with indigenous peoples about legislative and administrative decisions affecting them, especially… Read More »
Join UN Special Rapporteur James Anaya for a discussion onthe ways in which the standards of the UN Declaration are currently reflected in United States law and policy, both domestically and abroad. What are the needed reforms or areas that need further attention in light of the Declaration? Location: Navajo Nation Washington Office 750 First… Read More »
United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to hold Consultation at Sinte Gleska University, Sicangu Lakota Oyate/Rosebud Sioux Tribal Nation, South Dakota, May 1st – 2nd, 2012 The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Professor James Anaya, will hold a consultation with Indigenous Peoples at Sinte Gleska University,… Read More »
The United Nations’ Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Professor James Anaya, will hold consultations at theThe University of Tulsa College of Law with tribal leaders in our region as a part of his official visit to the United States on the morning of May 3, 2012.
Join UN Special Rapporteur James Anaya for a discussion onthe ways in which the standards of the UN Declaration are currently reflected in United States law and policy, both domestically and abroad. What are the needed reforms or areas that need further attention in light of the Declaration? Location: Navajo Nation Washington Office 750 First… Read More »
The Significance of the Declaration On The Rights Of Indigenous Peoples. A Conference and Consultation With the United Nations Special Rapporteur On The Rights Of Indigenous Peoples, James Anaya. Tucson, Arizona on 26 and 27 April 2012 PDF Version
[Geneva, February 13, 2012] The Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples welcomes the World Radio Day, which was established by a resolution during the 36th General Conference of UNESCO in 2011. In this first celebration of World Radio Day, the Special Rapporteur would like to emphasize the importance of community radio of the world’s… Read More »
Kirkenes, Norway 9 February 2012. In a keynote speech delivered in Kirkenes, Norway, Professor Anaya underlined the key developments that have taken place in recent decades aimed at safeguarding the rights of indigenous peoples, while calling for a new model of development in which indigenous peoples have the opportunity to be genuine partners, especially in… Read More »
In a press release issued on 7 February 2012, the Special Rapporteur urged the Government of Panama and indigenous peoples to initiate a dialogue due to the situation of tension and violence following indigenous protests. In recent days, Ngäbe-Buglé indigenous representatives have blocked different points of the Inter-American highway in protest of proposed mining and… Read More »
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Professor James Anaya, will carry out an official visit to the United States of America from 23 April to 4 May 2012. The aim of the Special Rapporteur’s visit to the United States is to examine the human rights situation of the indigenous peoples… Read More »
Statement by the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, James Anaya International Expert Group Meeting on Combating Violence against Indigenous Women and Girls: Article 22 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 18 January 2012 Introduction I would like to thank the organizers of this International Expert Group… Read More »
(New York – 18-20 January, 2012) The Special Rapporteur discussed measures for combating violence against indigenous women and girls at the UN Permanent Forum-sponsored “International expert group meeting on combating violence against indigenous women and girls: Article 22 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples” held in New York. The Special… Read More »
The brainstorming session, which took place in Copenhagen, Denmark on 13 and 14 January 2012, was sponsored by the Government of Greenland, the Sami Parliament in Norway, and the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs. It provided an opportunity to discuss issues related to the participation of indigenous peoples in the World Conference as well… Read More »
The Role of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within the United Nations Human Rights System A Handbook for Indigenous Leaders in the United States PDF Version (5 MB)
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The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, issued the following statement in light of the serious situation of the Attawapiskat First Nation, a remote community in northern Ontario, Canada, as well as the alleged generally poor living conditions in aboriginal reserves in the country 20 December 2011 “I have… Read More »
In a public statement issued on 20 December 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples expressed his concern regarding the reportedly dire social and economic conditions of the Attawapiskat First Nation, which seemingly exemplifies the conditions of many aboriginal communities in the country. According to information received, many of this First Nation’s… Read More »
Visit to Argentina, 27 Nov – 7 Dec 2011. See Media Coverage
A United Nations expert urged Argentina to strengthen its measures to protect the human rights of indigenous peoples as well as their rights to land ownership and education, adding that a mechanism to establish dialogue between them and the Government is urgently needed. “A central preoccupation expressed by indigenous leaders during my visit was the… Read More »
“En mi calidad de Relator Especial de las Naciones Unidas sobre los derechos de los pueblos indígenas, estoy concluyendo una visita oficial a Argentina que comenzó el 27 de noviembre recién pasado. Durante mi visita, he sostenido una serie de reuniones con diversos representantes de pueblos y comunidades indígenas, y con oficiales del Gobierno nacional… Read More »
GENEVA (24 November 2011) – The UN Special Rapporteur James Anaya will visit Argentina from 27 November to 7 December 2011 to discuss the general situation of the country’s indigenous peoples, including issues such as their right to lands and natural resources. “During my mission, I will analyze the situation of indigenous peoples, who are… Read More »
GENEVA (24 November 2011) – The UN Special Rapporteur James Anaya will visit Argentina from 27 November to 7 December 2011 to discuss the general situation of the country’s indigenous peoples, including issues such as their right to lands and natural resources. “During my mission, I will analyze the situation of indigenous peoples, who are… Read More »
At its headquarters in Paris, UNESCO launched its work developing a policy on indigenous peoples. At the launching event, entitled Knowledge Systems, Knowledge Diversity, Knowledge Societies: Towards a UNESCO Policy on Engaging with Indigenous Peoples, the Special Rapporteur welcomed UNESCO’s efforts to develop a policy on engaging with indigenous peoples. He further emphasized that the… Read More »
LONDON. The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, Prof. James Anaya called upon human rights defenders and indigenous rights advocates to put additional effort into enhancing the capacities of the peoples affected by extractive industry operations in or around their traditional territories. The Special Rapporteur made this statement as part of… Read More »
In a public statement issued on 28 October, 2011, the Special Rapporteur warned that a proposal to repeal key laws and policies related to Sami people in Norway could “constitute an enormous setback for the recognition and protection of human rights in the country.” He further stated that “Norway could cease to be the world… Read More »
On 17 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur presented his third annual to the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The Report provides a summary of the activities over the first three years of the Special Rapporteur’s mandate. In his statement to the General Assembly, the Special… Read More »
Statement By James Anaya, Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples 66th session of the General Assembly Third Committee 17 October 2011 New York Mr. Chairperson, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and gentlemen, It is my honor to once again present a report to the Third Committee of the General Assembly. I would like to… Read More »
GINEBRA, 27 de Septiembre 2011. El Relator Especial de las Naciones Unidas sobre los derechos de los pueblos indígenas, James Anaya, lanzó una advertencia urgente ante la situación de creciente tensión social en Bolivia generada por la marcha de protesta de unos 1.500 indígenas contra la construcción de una carretera en el territorio indígena del… Read More »