Visit to Namibia, september 2012. Media coverage
Monthly Archives: September 2012
Namibia: UN expert calls for greater inclusion of indigenous peoples at all levels
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, said today that indigenous communities in Namibia are demanding greater inclusion in decision-making at levels, increased educational opportunities and full recognition of traditional authorities representing minority communities. “Like many other countries around the world that have experienced European colonization and waves of… Read More »
Statement of the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, upon concluding his visit to Namibia from 20-28 September 2012
28 September 2012. "In my capacity as United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, I am today concluding my official visit to Namibia to examine the situation of minority indigenous peoples in the country. Over the last nine days, I have travelled to various parts of Namibia, meeting with representatives and members of… Read More »
Namibia: UN expert calls for greater inclusion of indigenous peoples at all levels
GENEVA (28 September 2012) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, said today that indigenous communities in Namibia are demanding greater inclusion in decision-making at levels, increased educational opportunities and full recognition of traditional authorities representing minority communities. "Like many other countries around the world that have experienced… Read More »
Video mensaje. World Heritage Convention and Indigenous Peoples
Video message by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, James Anaya. International Expert Workshop on the World Heritage Convention and Indigenous Peoples 20-21 September 2012, Copenhagen, Denmark
Namibia: First visit by a UN expert on the rights of indigenous peoples
GENEVA (19 September 2012) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, will visit Namibia from 20 to 28 September 2012, to examine the situation of indigenous peoples in that country. This will be the first mission to Namibia by an independent expert designated by the UN Human Rights… Read More »
[video] Statement of Special Rapporteur to the UN Human Rights Council. 18 Sept. 2012
Read: Statement of Special Rapporteur to the UN Human Rights Council, 2012, here.
Statement of Special Rapporteur to the UN Human Rights Council, 2012
Statement of the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya Human Rights Council 21st Session 18 September 2012 Madam President, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and gentlemen, I have the honour to present today my fifth annual report to the Human Rights Council. I would like to start by thanking the numerous States,… Read More »
Special Rapporteur publishes report on the situation of indigenous peoples in the United States
GENEVA (11 September 2012) Today the Special Rapporteur made public his report on the situation of indigenous peoples in the United States. The report was developed on the basis of research and information gathered, including during the official visit to the country from 23 April to 4 May 2012. In the report, the Special Rapporteur… Read More »
USA / Indigenous Peoples: “New measures needed for reconciliation and to address historical wrongs”
GENEVA (11 September 2012) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, calls on the United States authorities to adopt new measures “to advance toward reconciliation with indigenous peoples and address persistent deep-seeded problems related to historical wrongs, failed policies of the past and continuing systemic barriers to the… Read More »
The situation of indigenous peoples in the United States of America
The situation of indigenous peoples in the United States of America A/HRC/21/47/Add.1 PDF [En]
Communications sent, replies received, and follow-up. Report to the Human Rights Council, 2012
Human Rights Council Twenty-first session A/HRC/21/47/Add.3, 7 September 2012 Report of the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya Addendum Communications sent, replies received, and follow-up* * The present document is reproduced as received. PDF Version
Annual report to the Human Rights Council including parts on violence against indigenous women and extractive industries
In his recently released annual report to the UN Human Rights Council, the Special Rapporteur provides a summary of his activities since his previous report to the Council (A/HRC/18/35), including his examination of the thematic issue of violence against indigenous women. He then reports on progress in his continuing study of issues relating to extractive… Read More »