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 Agenda Item 4: The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 15 July 2010 Mr. Chairperson, Distinguished members of the Expert Mechanism on… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 (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 »
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 »
ROVANIEMI, FINLAND (16 April 2010) – The UN Special Rapporteur on indigenous people, James Anaya, welcomed the agreement in principle of the European Nordic governments to restart negotiations on a Nordic Sami convention with the participation of Sami leaders. The Sami of north-western Europe are the indigenous people in the northern parts of Norway, Sweden,… 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 »
GENEVA (9 March 2010) – “Having suffered a history of oppression and racial discrimination, including dispossession of lands and social and cultural upheaval, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples endure severe disadvantage compared with non-indigenous Australians,” said UN independent expert Professor S. James Anaya, launching an advance version of his report on Australia*. “Historical patterns… Read More »
GENEVA (25 February 2010) – The UN the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous peoples, Professor S. James Anaya, urged today the Government of Botswana “to adequately and fully address the issues faced by many of the indigenous communities throughout the country.” “The current problems faced by indigenous… Read More »
GENEVA (11 January 2010) – The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people made the following statement: “It is clear that the State of Colombia pays attention to indigenous issues and to the development of plans and proposals to address the recommendations of my predecessor; however, I am… Read More »
GINEBRA – El Relator Especial de las Naciones Unidas sobre la situación de los derechos humanos y las libertades fundamentales de los indígenas, el profesor James Anaya, llevará a cabo una visita a Ecuador entre el 7 y el 9 de diciembre de 2009. La visita del Relator Especial responde a la invitación cursada por… Read More »
MOSCOW / GENEVA (17 October 2009) — “I am impressed by the several initiatives by the Government of the Russian Federation and regional governments to address the concerns of the country’s small-numbered indigenous peoples,” stated James Anaya, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, as… Read More »
PDF Version [En] Oral Statement of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, James Anaya Human Rights Council, Twelfth session (September 2009) 28 September 2009 Mr. President, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and gentlemen, I have the honor to present today my second annual report to the Human… Read More »
PDFVersion [En] Statement by James Anaya, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people64th session of the General AssemblyThird CommitteeItem # 68 19 October 2009 New York Mr. Chairperson,Distinguished delegates,Ladies and gentlemen, I have the honour to present today my first report to the General Assembly. I would like… Read More »
PDF Version [En] Statement of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, S. James AnayaExpert Mechanism of the Human Rights Council on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples10 August 2009 Mr. Chairperson, Distinguished members of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples,Delegates of Member States,representatives… Read More »
Lima, Perú – “En los últimos días se han seguido dando pasos decisivos encaminados a la solución a los problemas de fondo que aquejan a los pueblos indígenas del Perú por el camino del diálogo, como la derogación de los decretos legislativos 1090 y 1064. Sin embargo, persisten desafíos a enfrentar en cuanto a la… Read More »
PDF version UNPFII link Statement by Professor James Anaya Special Rapporteur on the Situation of the Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Indigenous Peoples Eighth Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues- 20 May 2009, New York I am grateful for the opportunity to address the Permanent Forum and all… Read More »
GENEVA / KATHMANDU – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, is “encouraged by the Government’s stated commitment to advance the rights of indigenous peoples of Nepal, comprehensively referred to as Adivasi Janajati.” However, “much remains to be done to transform into reality… Read More »
“Despite advances, exercise of the right to self-determination for indigenous peoples – that is, real control of their own lives and lands – is still a major challenge for Brazil.” This was the main observation of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, S. James… Read More »