Category Archives: Statements

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 »

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) – 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 »

22 August 2012.- A United Nations independent expert today called on the United States Government and authorities in the state of South Dakota to start consultations with indigenous people on a land sale that will affect a site of spiritual significance to them. Five tracts of land in the Black Hills area in South Dakota… Read More »

GENEVA (22 August 2012) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, urged today the United States Government and the local and state authorities in South Dakota to address concerns expressed by the Lakota, Dakota and Nakota peoples about an impending private land sale in the Black Hills region… Read More »

SAN SALVADOR (17 de agosto de 2012) – El Relator Especial de Naciones Unidas sobre los derechos de los pueblos indígenas, James Anaya, exhortó hoy al Gobierno de El Salvador a adoptar nuevas medidas para el rescate de la cultura ancestral de los pueblos indígenas y establecer mecanismos de participación de sus instituciones representativas en… Read More »

Declaración a los medios del Relator Especial de las Naciones Unidas sobre los derechos de los pueblos indígenas al concluir su visita a El Salvador San Salvador, 17 de agosto de 2012. "Estoy concluyendo mi visita a El Salvador en mi capacidad de Relator Especial de las Naciones Unidas sobre los derechos de los pueblos… Read More »

GENEVA (10 August 2012) – The UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, will visit El Salvador from 13 to 17 August 2012. “During my mission, I will analyze the situation of indigenous peoples, who are among the most vulnerable and marginalized groups worldwide,” said Mr. Anaya. This will be the… Read More »

Declaración del Relator Especial de las Naciones Unidas sobre los derechos de los pueblos indígenas, James Anaya Ginebra (9 de agosto de 2012) – “Enfatizo la importancia del proceso de diálogo entre el Gobierno de Colombia y las autoridades de pueblo nasa del norte del Departamento del Cauca, iniciado recientemente para abordar la cuestión de… Read More »

GINEBRA (9 de agosto de 2012) – Relator Especial de las Naciones Unidas sobre los derechos de los pueblos indígenas, James Anaya, exhorta al Gobierno de Colombia a avanzar en el proceso de diálogo iniciado recientemente con autoridades indígenas del norte del Departamento del Cauca para abordar la cuestión de la presencia militar en el… Read More »

GENEVA. The UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples mark the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (9 August 2012) In light of this year’s theme “Indigenous Media, Empowering Indigenous Voices“, the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the… Read More »

Statement by James Anaya, Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples 5th session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Human Rights Council 12 July 2012 Geneva, Switzerland

Statement by James Anaya, Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples 5th session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Human Rights Council 9 July 2012 Geneva, Switzerland

GENEVA (23 May 2012) – Two United Nations experts on food and indigenous peoples today urged South-East Asian states not to sideline the human rights of communities across the region who derive their livelihoods, traditions and ways of life directly from their natural environments. “Governments must not be seduced by the promises of developers when… Read More »

Statement of the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, on the occasion of the high-level commemoration of the fifth anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 17 May 2012   Mr. President, Distinguished representatives of indigenous peoples and States, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honored… Read More »

Statement by Professor James Anaya Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Eleventh Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 15 May 2012

Statement of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, James Anaya, upon conclusion of his visit to the United States 4 May 2012 Washington, D.C.– “In my capacity as United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, I am concluding my official visit to the United States of America,… Read More »

WASHINGTON / NEW YORK (4 May 2012) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, urged today the United States of America Federal and State authorities to adopt more robust measures to address the serious issues affecting Native American, Alaska Native and Hawaiian peoples in the country. “Continued and… Read More »

28 March 2012 – San José – Upon completing a visit to Costa Rica, the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, James Anaya, recognized as an important step a meeting between indigenous peoples and the Government regarding the Diquís hydroelectric project. During his five-day visit, the Special Rapporteur visited several indigenous territories 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 »

[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 »

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 »