This handbook includes information on the background and practical significance of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, along with the full text of the Declaration. It was produced by the University of Arizona Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy Program in connection wtih the official visit of the Special Rapporteur to the United… Read More »
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples With an Introduction for Indigenous Leaders in the United States.
GENEVA / NEW YORK (20 April 2012) – United Nations Special Rapporteur James Anaya will visit the United States of America from 23 April to 4 May 2012, to examine the situation of indigenous peoples in that country. This will be the first mission to the USA by an independent expert designated by the UN… Read More »
GENEVA / NEW YORK (20 April 2012) – United Nations Special Rapporteur James Anaya will visit the United States of America from 23 April to 4 May 2012, to examine the situation of indigenous peoples in that country. This will be the first mission to the USA by an independent expert designated by the UN… Read More »
The Role of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within the United Nations Human Rights System A Handbook for Indigenous Leaders in the United States PDF Version (5 MB)
This handbook explains the functions and work methods of the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples and how those functions may be of use to indigenous peoples. It was produced by the University of Arizona Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy Program in connection with the Special Rapporteur’s official visit to the United States… Read More »
Professor Anaya visited Madrid, Spain from 10 to 12 April 2012 to meet with representatives of the Government of Spain, members of Congress, Spanish business enterprises, and NGOs concerning the impact of Spanish-based transnational companies on the rights of indigenous peoples around the world. The Special Rapporteur collected information and views on programs and policies… Read More »
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights released the Joint Communications Report of Special Procedures Mandate Holders for communications sent between from 1 June 2011 and 30 November 2011, and replies received from Governments between 1 August 2011 and 31 January 2012. The report contains several letters sent by the Special Rapporteur James… Read More »