Monthly Archives: August 2011

Annual report to the Human Rights Council with preliminary assessment of extractive industries operating in or near indigenous territories

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In the first half of the report, the Special Rapporteur provides a summary of the activities carried out during his third year in the mandate, including cooperation with other international and regional mechanisms and bodies in the field of indigenous rights, and the activities carried out in his four main areas of work: promoting good… Read More »

Report on communications sent, replies received and follow up

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The Special Rapporteur has released his annual report on his communications with governments concerning specific cases of alleged violations of the human rights of indigenous peoples. This report is complemented by, and should be considered along with, the joint communications report that is being submitted for the first time for all special procedures mandate holders… Read More »

Peru: Consultation Law marks a key step forward for the country

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The Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples congratulates the Congress of Peru for the recent passage of a consultation law for indigenous peoples (Ley del derecho a la consulta previa a los pueblos indígenas u originarios reconocido en el Convenio No. 169 de la Organización Internacional del Trabajo) on 23 August 2011. He… Read More »

Communications. Cases Examined 2010-2011. Full Report

Cases examined by the Special Rapporteur ( 2010 – 2011) A/HRC/18/35/Add.1, 22 August 2011, – PDF (English-Spanish) {module 183|none} This report is complemented by, and should be considered along with, the joint communications report that is being submitted for the first time for all special procedures mandate holders (A/HRC/18/51).