The UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, James Anaya, undertook a visit to Costa Rica from 24-27 April 2011 to discuss the situation of indigenous peoples, in particular the Térraba people, affected by the Diquís hydroelectric project. At the end of his four-day visit, the Special Rapporteur noted that "All parties agree… Read More »
GINEBRA. El Relator Especial de las Naciones Unidas sobre los derechos de los pueblos indígenas, James Anaya, realizará una visita a Costa Rica del 25 al 27 de abril de 2011, para examinar la situación de la represa El Diquís y el efecto de ese proyecto hidroeléctrico en las comunidades indígenas. “Espero poder colaborar con… Read More »
Keynote Speech by James Anaya, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, at the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council Conference “Be Informed, Be Involved, Be Inspired” Speaking Notes 5 April 2011 Introduction First of all, I would like to acknowledge and pay my respects to the traditional owners of this land,… Read More »
Delegates attending the biennial conference of the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council, the main representative body in Aboriginal affairs in the state of New South Wales, Australia, discussed the UN Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a benchmark for major aspects of the organization´s work. The Special Rapporteur, James Anaya, gave the keynote… Read More »