USA (24 January 2014) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, today met with Leonard Peltier at the federal penitentiary located in Coleman, Florida where Mr. Peltier is incarcerated. Mr. Peltier is an activist and leader in the American Indian Movement and was convicted in 1977 following the… Read More »
Statement by the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya International Expert Group Meeting on the theme:“Sexual health and reproductive rights: articles 21, 22(1), 23 and 24 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples” 15 – 17 January 2014, New York Introduction I would like to thank… Read More »
(New York 15 – 17 January 2014) The Special Rapporteur discussed the importance of giving focused attention to sexual health and reproductive rights within the broader topic of indigenous health at the UN Permanent Forum – sponsored International Expert Group Meeting on the theme: “Sexual health and reproductive rights: article 21, 22(1), 23 and 24… Read More »
GENEVA (13 January 2014) – A United Nations independent expert has urged the Government of Kenya “to ensure that the human rights of the Sengwer indigenous people are fully respected, in strict compliance with international standards protecting the rights of indigenous peoples.” The UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, expressed… Read More »
GENEVA (13 January 2014) – A United Nations independent expert has urged the Government of Kenya “to ensure that the human rights of the Sengwer indigenous people are fully respected, in strict compliance with international standards protecting the rights of indigenous peoples.” The UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, expressed… Read More »