The Special Rapporteur’s report examines the situation of Māori people in New Zealand on the basis of information received during the Special Rapporteur’s visit to the country from 18-23 July 2010 and independent research. The visit was carried out in follow up to the 2005 visit of the previous Special Rapporteur, Professor Rodolfo Stavenhagen. The… Read More »
In recent weeks, indigenous peoples and organizations have carried out numerous protests, in light of discussions surrounding and approval by the Panamanian National Assembly of Bill N. 277 to amend the Law on Mineral Resources. These demonstrations have resulted in clashes with security forces in which several people were injured and arrested. In light of… Read More »
COMUNICADO DE PRENSA 15 Febrero 2011 Panamá: experto de la ONU llama al diálogo ante protestas indígenas contra la reforma de la ley minera GINEBRA – El Relator Especial de Naciones Unidas Sobre los Derechos de los Pueblos Indígenas, James Anaya, advierte sobre la situación de creciente conflictividad social en Panamá en relación con el… Read More »
The Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, issued the following statement up on the conclusion of his mission to New Caledonia. Noumea, New Caledonia, 13 February 2011 – "In my capacity as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, I have conducted a visit to New Caledonia… Read More »
Déclaration du Rapporteur spécial des Nations Unies sur les droits des peuples autochtones, James Anaya, à l’issue de sa visite en Nouvelle-Calédonie-4 à 13 Février 2011 Nouméa, le 13 Février 2011 En ma qualité de Rapporteur Spécial des Nations Unies sur les droits des peuples autochtones, j’ai effectué une visite en Nouvelle-Calédonie du 4 au… Read More »
Statement by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, James Anaya, upon concluding his visit to New Caledonia– 4 to 13 February 2011 Noumea, 13 February 2011 In my capacity as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, I have conducted a visit to New Caledonia from… Read More »
The UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Professor James Anaya, will conduct a visit to New Caledonia from 6 to 13 February 2011, with the cooperation of the Government of France, to assess the human rights situation of the indigenous Kanak people. During his visit, the Special Rapporteur will meet with representatives… Read More »
Genève : Le Rapporteur Spécial des Nations Unies sur les droits des peuples autochtones, Monsieur James Anaya, effectuera une mission de terrain en Nouvelle Calédonie du 6 au 13 février 2011, à l’invitation du Gouvernement français. « Le but de ma visite est d’examiner la situation du peuple autochtone kanak de Nouvelle Calédonie à la… Read More »
Geneva: The UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Mr. James Anaya, will conduct a visit to New Caledonia from 6 to 13 February 2011 at the invitation of the Government of France. “The purpose of my visit is to examine the situation of the indigenous Kanak people of New Caledonia in light… Read More »