James Anaya, United Nations (UN) Special
Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, has released his report
that he has submitted to the UN Human Rights Council (HRC). Mr. Anaya
will be presenting this during the upcoming HRC 21st session, September
10-28, 2012, in Geneva. Please visit link to download full report.
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Questionnaire for governments, indigenous peoples and organizations, NGOs, business enterprises and other interested parties
Please submit your response preferably via email at indigenous@ohchr.org
Dear Sir/Madame,
CH-1211 GENEVE 10
23 March 2011
I am pleased to address you in my capacity as Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples pursuant to United Nations Human Rights Council Resolution15/14 of 30 September 2010.
I am currently carrying out a study on the rights of indigenous peoples in relation to natural resource extraction and development projects affecting them, in light of the high level of information I have received from indigenous peoples expressing concerns about this issue. In my previous reports to the United Nations Human Rights Council, I have examined the duty of states to consult with indigenous peoples about decisions affecting them (A/HRC/12/34) and the responsibilities of corporations whose activities affect indigenous peoples (A/HRC/15/37). I am now building upon these previous reports in order to provide an analysis of the effects of natural resource extraction and development projects on the rights of indigenous peoples, as well as an assessment of the responsibilities of States, corporations and indigenous peoples in this context.
An important component of this study will be the eventual development of a set of guidelines directed at States, corporations and indigenous peoples on the duty to consult with indigenous peoples in relation to natural resource extraction and development projects. With this document, I aim to provide guidance on the steps necessary to ensure that these types of projects are carried out in a way that is consistent with relevant human rights standards on the rights of indigenous peoples, including with respect to lands, territories and natural resources; consultation and free, prior, and informed consent; participation in and control over the design and implementation of project activities; mitigation measures; and benefit sharing.To gather information for the preparation of this study, I have developed a questionnaire for governments, indigenous peoples and organizations, NGOs, business enterprises and other interested parties.
The purpose of this questionnaire is to understand the views, concerns and recommendations of different relevant actors regarding the subject matter of this study, in accordance with the mandate given to me by the Human Rights Council to "examine ways and means of overcoming existing obstacles to the full and effective protection of the rights of indigenous peoples ... and to identify, exchange and promote best practices."
I kindly request that you complete the attached questionnaire. While responses can be submitted in all official languages of the United Nations, responses in English and Spanish would be preferred.
Please submit your response preferably via email at indigenous@ohchr.org or by mail to the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples; c/o OHCHR- UNOG, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Palais Wilson; 1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland. Should you have any question regarding this request, do not hesitate to contact Ms. Karin Lucke at 022 917 94 31.
Please submit your response no later than 1 May 2011.
Thank you in advance for your time and kind co-operation.
James Anaya Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples.
Download document
Dear Sir/Madame,
CH-1211 GENEVE 10
23 March 2011
I am pleased to address you in my capacity as Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples pursuant to United Nations Human Rights Council Resolution15/14 of 30 September 2010.
I am currently carrying out a study on the rights of indigenous peoples in relation to natural resource extraction and development projects affecting them, in light of the high level of information I have received from indigenous peoples expressing concerns about this issue. In my previous reports to the United Nations Human Rights Council, I have examined the duty of states to consult with indigenous peoples about decisions affecting them (A/HRC/12/34) and the responsibilities of corporations whose activities affect indigenous peoples (A/HRC/15/37). I am now building upon these previous reports in order to provide an analysis of the effects of natural resource extraction and development projects on the rights of indigenous peoples, as well as an assessment of the responsibilities of States, corporations and indigenous peoples in this context.
An important component of this study will be the eventual development of a set of guidelines directed at States, corporations and indigenous peoples on the duty to consult with indigenous peoples in relation to natural resource extraction and development projects. With this document, I aim to provide guidance on the steps necessary to ensure that these types of projects are carried out in a way that is consistent with relevant human rights standards on the rights of indigenous peoples, including with respect to lands, territories and natural resources; consultation and free, prior, and informed consent; participation in and control over the design and implementation of project activities; mitigation measures; and benefit sharing.To gather information for the preparation of this study, I have developed a questionnaire for governments, indigenous peoples and organizations, NGOs, business enterprises and other interested parties.
The purpose of this questionnaire is to understand the views, concerns and recommendations of different relevant actors regarding the subject matter of this study, in accordance with the mandate given to me by the Human Rights Council to "examine ways and means of overcoming existing obstacles to the full and effective protection of the rights of indigenous peoples ... and to identify, exchange and promote best practices."
I kindly request that you complete the attached questionnaire. While responses can be submitted in all official languages of the United Nations, responses in English and Spanish would be preferred.
Please submit your response preferably via email at indigenous@ohchr.org or by mail to the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples; c/o OHCHR- UNOG, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Palais Wilson; 1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland. Should you have any question regarding this request, do not hesitate to contact Ms. Karin Lucke at 022 917 94 31.
Please submit your response no later than 1 May 2011.
Thank you in advance for your time and kind co-operation.
James Anaya Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples.
Download document
Monday, October 6, 2008
Expert Meeting on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Concludes First Session in Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland (UCTP Taino News) - The United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) concluded its inaugural session in Geneva on Friday, 3 October with the adoption of a number of proposals to the Human Rights Council. The Durban Review Conference on Racism, the right of Indigenous People to education, and the participation of Indigenous Peoples in sessions of the Council and United Nations human rights treaty bodies were the focus of some of the proposals presented.
The Expert Mechanism is mandated to provide thematic expertise on the rights of Indigenous Peoples to the UN Human Rights Council. The group met from 1-3 October at the Palais des Nations in Geneva with more than 400 registered to the historic meeting. A majority of those attending the inaugural session were Indigenous Peoples who actively participated in the three-day meeting making recommendations to the newly formed body as well as relating human rights situations affecting their communities.
Among the many presentations made at the session a joint oral statement on the points of consideration of the EMRIP study on Education was presented by the International Indian Treaty Council (IITC) and the United Confederation of Taino People (UCTP). The presentation was made by IITC Executive Director Andrea Carmen. The IITC presented several other interventions during the session. Both the IITC and the UCTP participated within the Global Indigenous Caucus sessions to the EMRIP.
As mandated by the Human Rights Council through a resolution adopted at its session last week, the Expert Mechanism began to identify and suggest proposals for its consideration in 2009. In connection to the upcoming UN Durban Review Conference on racism taking place next year, the Experts were asked to assist the Preparatory Committee of the Conference by submitting recommendations as contributions to its outcome. The Experts recommended that the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action should acknowledge that the right of self-determination and the principle of free, prior and informed consent are now universally recognized through the adoption of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
In addition, the Experts recommended that the Declaration be considered as one of the human rights standards in the Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review process.
The Experts also began work on preparing a study on lessons learned and challenges to achieve the implementation of the right of Indigenous Peoples to education to be concluded in 2009. In another proposal, the Expert Mechanism invited the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous peoples and the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues to contribute to the study and requested the Human Rights Council to authorize a two-day technical workshop/review to finalize the study.
At the meeting’s opening, John Henriksen (Norway) was elected to serve as Chairperson-Rapporteur of the first session and Jose Carlos Morales (Costa Rica) as Vice Chairperson-Rapporteur. The other three members of the Expert Mechanism are Catherine Odimba Kombe (Democratic Republic of the Congo), Jannie Lasimbang (Malaysia) and Jose Molintas (Philippines).
The Expert Mechanism will hold its second session in 2009 with the date to be decided at the 10th regular session of the Human Rights Council scheduled to be held in March 2009.
UCTPTN 10.06.2008
The Expert Mechanism is mandated to provide thematic expertise on the rights of Indigenous Peoples to the UN Human Rights Council. The group met from 1-3 October at the Palais des Nations in Geneva with more than 400 registered to the historic meeting. A majority of those attending the inaugural session were Indigenous Peoples who actively participated in the three-day meeting making recommendations to the newly formed body as well as relating human rights situations affecting their communities.
Among the many presentations made at the session a joint oral statement on the points of consideration of the EMRIP study on Education was presented by the International Indian Treaty Council (IITC) and the United Confederation of Taino People (UCTP). The presentation was made by IITC Executive Director Andrea Carmen. The IITC presented several other interventions during the session. Both the IITC and the UCTP participated within the Global Indigenous Caucus sessions to the EMRIP.
As mandated by the Human Rights Council through a resolution adopted at its session last week, the Expert Mechanism began to identify and suggest proposals for its consideration in 2009. In connection to the upcoming UN Durban Review Conference on racism taking place next year, the Experts were asked to assist the Preparatory Committee of the Conference by submitting recommendations as contributions to its outcome. The Experts recommended that the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action should acknowledge that the right of self-determination and the principle of free, prior and informed consent are now universally recognized through the adoption of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
In addition, the Experts recommended that the Declaration be considered as one of the human rights standards in the Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review process.
The Experts also began work on preparing a study on lessons learned and challenges to achieve the implementation of the right of Indigenous Peoples to education to be concluded in 2009. In another proposal, the Expert Mechanism invited the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous peoples and the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues to contribute to the study and requested the Human Rights Council to authorize a two-day technical workshop/review to finalize the study.
At the meeting’s opening, John Henriksen (Norway) was elected to serve as Chairperson-Rapporteur of the first session and Jose Carlos Morales (Costa Rica) as Vice Chairperson-Rapporteur. The other three members of the Expert Mechanism are Catherine Odimba Kombe (Democratic Republic of the Congo), Jannie Lasimbang (Malaysia) and Jose Molintas (Philippines).
The Expert Mechanism will hold its second session in 2009 with the date to be decided at the 10th regular session of the Human Rights Council scheduled to be held in March 2009.
UCTPTN 10.06.2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Universal Periodic Review of the Human Rights Council...
Universal Periodic Review of the Human Rights Council: Deadline for NGO submissions
The deadline for NGO submissions under the 4th session of the UPR system is 1 September 2008 for submissions on Cameroon, Djibouti, Mauritius, Nigeria, Senegal, Bangladesh, China and Jordan and 8 September 2008 for submissions on Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Cuba, Mexico, Canada, Germany, Russian Federation and Azerbaijan.
The deadline for NGO submissions under the 4th session of the UPR system is 1 September 2008 for submissions on Cameroon, Djibouti, Mauritius, Nigeria, Senegal, Bangladesh, China and Jordan and 8 September 2008 for submissions on Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Cuba, Mexico, Canada, Germany, Russian Federation and Azerbaijan.
Reports should be sent to the following email address: UPRsubmissions@ ohchr.org
NGOs are being strongly encouraged to limit their submission to a 5-page document, to which a more detailed and factual report may be attached for reference. This information will be available on line for others to access. Further information on NGO submissions under the UPR system is to be found at:
http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/UPR/Pages/UPRMain.aspx
The listing of other countries to be considered over the next years 2008-2011 is available on the OHCHR web site at:
http://www.ohchr.org/english/bodies/hrcouncil/upr/uprlist.pdf
The listing of other countries to be considered over the next years 2008-2011 is available on the OHCHR web site at:
http://www.ohchr.org/english/bodies/hrcouncil/upr/uprlist.pdf
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL CONCLUDES EIGHTH REGULAR SESSION
At the end of its last meeting, the Council adopted a list of 13 new Special Procedures mandate holders, as follows:
Frank William La Rue Lewy of Guatemala, as Special Rapporteur on the right to freedom of opinion and expression;
Anand Grover of India, as Special Rapporteur on the right to health;
Githu Muigai of Kenya, as Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism;
Joy Ngozi Ezeilo Emekekwue of Nigeria, as Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons;
Maya Sahli of Algeria, as a member of the Working Group on people of African descent;
Shaheen Sardar Ali of Pakistan, as a member of the Working Group on arbitrary detention; and
Michel Forst of France, as Independent Expert appointed by the Secretary-General on the situation of human rights in Haiti.
In addition, the following five members of the Expert Mechanism on the rights of indigenous peoples were approved:
Catherine Odimba Kombe of Congo;
Jose Mencio Molintas of the Philippines;
Jannie Lasimbang of Malaysia;
Jose Carlos Morales Morales of Costa Rica; and
John Henrikson of Norway.
Viktoria Mohasci of Hungary was appointed as Chairperson for the Forum on minority issues.
Source: http://www.unhchr.ch/huricane/huricane.nsf/view01/3F8625572007BBCBC125746C006CED7B?opendocument
Frank William La Rue Lewy of Guatemala, as Special Rapporteur on the right to freedom of opinion and expression;
Anand Grover of India, as Special Rapporteur on the right to health;
Githu Muigai of Kenya, as Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism;
Joy Ngozi Ezeilo Emekekwue of Nigeria, as Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons;
Maya Sahli of Algeria, as a member of the Working Group on people of African descent;
Shaheen Sardar Ali of Pakistan, as a member of the Working Group on arbitrary detention; and
Michel Forst of France, as Independent Expert appointed by the Secretary-General on the situation of human rights in Haiti.
In addition, the following five members of the Expert Mechanism on the rights of indigenous peoples were approved:
Catherine Odimba Kombe of Congo;
Jose Mencio Molintas of the Philippines;
Jannie Lasimbang of Malaysia;
Jose Carlos Morales Morales of Costa Rica; and
John Henrikson of Norway.
Viktoria Mohasci of Hungary was appointed as Chairperson for the Forum on minority issues.
Source: http://www.unhchr.ch/huricane/huricane.nsf/view01/3F8625572007BBCBC125746C006CED7B?opendocument
Thursday, March 27, 2008
New Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of Indigenous People
For immediate distribution / Para su distribución immediata
Dear friends,
This is to inform you that the Human Rights Council adopted today, during its 7th session, and without a vote, the list of candidates for special procedures mandate holders proposed by the President of the Council (attached).
The list includes the name of the new Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, Prof. S. James Anaya, from the University of Arizona (United States). The current mandate-holder, Prof. Rodolfo Stavenhagen, will continue holding the mandate until Prof. Anaya assumes it in the following weeks.
Let me congratulate Prof. Anaya for his appointment and commend, once against, the incredible efforts and dedication deployed by Prof. Stavenhagen since his appointment as Special Rapporteur in 2001.
Best wishes,
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Estimados amigos y amigas,
Tengo el gusto de informales que el Consejo de Derechos Humanos adoptó el día de hoy, en el curso de su séptima sesión, y por unanimidad, the lista de candidatos presentada por el Presidente del Consejo para las vacantes de los procedimientos especiales (anexa).
La lista incluye el nombre del nuevo Relator Especial sobre la situación de los derechos humanos y las libertades fundamentales de los indígenas, Prof. S. James Anaya, de la Universidad de Arizona (Estados Unidos). El actual mandatario, Prof. Rodolfo Stavenhagen, continuará ejerciendo el mandato hasta que sea asumido por el Prof. Anaya en las próximas semanas.
Felicidades al Prof. Anaya por su nombramiento y al Prof. Stavenhagen por todos los esfuerzos y la dedicación desplegadas desde su nombramiento en 2001.
Un cordial saludo,
Mélanie Clerc
Indigenous Peoples and Minorities Unit
UN Voluntary Fund on Indigenous Populations
UN Voluntary Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Office Motta 2.06
1211 Geneva
Tel: +41 22 928 9737
Fax: +41 22 928 9010
Dear friends,
This is to inform you that the Human Rights Council adopted today, during its 7th session, and without a vote, the list of candidates for special procedures mandate holders proposed by the President of the Council (attached).
The list includes the name of the new Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, Prof. S. James Anaya, from the University of Arizona (United States). The current mandate-holder, Prof. Rodolfo Stavenhagen, will continue holding the mandate until Prof. Anaya assumes it in the following weeks.
Let me congratulate Prof. Anaya for his appointment and commend, once against, the incredible efforts and dedication deployed by Prof. Stavenhagen since his appointment as Special Rapporteur in 2001.
Best wishes,
---------
Estimados amigos y amigas,
Tengo el gusto de informales que el Consejo de Derechos Humanos adoptó el día de hoy, en el curso de su séptima sesión, y por unanimidad, the lista de candidatos presentada por el Presidente del Consejo para las vacantes de los procedimientos especiales (anexa).
La lista incluye el nombre del nuevo Relator Especial sobre la situación de los derechos humanos y las libertades fundamentales de los indígenas, Prof. S. James Anaya, de la Universidad de Arizona (Estados Unidos). El actual mandatario, Prof. Rodolfo Stavenhagen, continuará ejerciendo el mandato hasta que sea asumido por el Prof. Anaya en las próximas semanas.
Felicidades al Prof. Anaya por su nombramiento y al Prof. Stavenhagen por todos los esfuerzos y la dedicación desplegadas desde su nombramiento en 2001.
Un cordial saludo,
Mélanie Clerc
Indigenous Peoples and Minorities Unit
UN Voluntary Fund on Indigenous Populations
UN Voluntary Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Office Motta 2.06
1211 Geneva
Tel: +41 22 928 9737
Fax: +41 22 928 9010
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Expert mechanism on the rights of indigenous peoples
Expert mechanism on the rights of indigenous peoples
Nomination, Selection and Appointment of the independent experts
Establishment of the Expert mechanism on the rights of indigenous peoples
Pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 6/36 of 14 December 2007, an expert mechanism on the rights of indigenous peoples will be established. The subsidiary expert mechanism is to provide the Council with thematic expertise on the rights of indigenous peoples in the manner and form requested by the Council.
The expert mechanism shall consist of five independent experts, the selection of which shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure established in paragraphs 39 to 53 of the Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, Annex . The independent experts shall be appointed for a three-year period and may be re-elected for one additional period.
In addition, in the selection and appointment process, the Human Rights Council is recommended to give due regard to experts of indigenous origin.
General criteria
According to Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, Annex, the following general criteria will be of paramount importance while nominating, selecting and appointing mandate-holders:
(a) expertise;
(b) experience in the field of the mandate;
(c) independence;
(d) impartiality;
(e) personal integrity;
and
(f) objectivity.
Due consideration should be given to gender balance and equitable geographic representation, as well as to an appropriate representation of different legal systems. Eligible candidates are highly qualified individuals who possess established competence, relevant expertise and extensive professional experience in the field of human rights (paras. 39-41).
Public list of candidates
As called for in Council resolution 5/1, Annex, the Secretariat has created, maintains and regularly updates a public list of candidates. The public list of candidates is now available on the Human Rights Council Extranet.
Applications
Further to Council decision 6/102 the Secretariat has prepared a standardized form, specific to the expert mechanism on the rights of indigenous peoples, on the basis of the technical and objective requirements stipulated in the decision, for candidates to fill in, so as to facilitate the selection of relevant candidacies from the public list.
Those entities which may nominate candidates as independent experts for the expert mechanism on the rights of indigenous peoples, according to Council resolution 5/1, Annex, are:
(a) Governments;
(b) Regional Groups operating within the United Nations human rights system;
(c) international organizations or their offices (e.g. the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights);
(d) non-governmental organizations;
(e) other human rights bodies;
(f) individual nominations (para. 42).
Candidatures to the expert mechanism may reach the Secretariat at the following address: hrcexpertmechanism@ohchr.org or HRC Secretariat, c/o Orest Nowosad (Mailing address: Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Room 4-093, Palais des Nations, 8-14 avenue de la Paix, CH-1211, Geneva 10; Tel: +41 (0)22 917 9223; Fax: +41 (0)22 917 9011).
The Consultative Group, established in accordance with Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, shall provide to the President, at least one month before the beginning of the session during which the independent experts shall be appointed, a list of recommendations of the candidates who possess the highest qualifications for the expert mechanism and meet the general criteria and particular requirements.
It is anticipated that appointment shall take place during the 8th session of the Human Rights Council (2-13 June 2008).
The deadline for submission of applications is set at Friday 11 April 2008.
Note Verbale, 26 February 2008
Nomination, Selection and Appointment of the independent experts
Establishment of the Expert mechanism on the rights of indigenous peoples
Pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 6/36 of 14 December 2007, an expert mechanism on the rights of indigenous peoples will be established. The subsidiary expert mechanism is to provide the Council with thematic expertise on the rights of indigenous peoples in the manner and form requested by the Council.
The expert mechanism shall consist of five independent experts, the selection of which shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure established in paragraphs 39 to 53 of the Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, Annex . The independent experts shall be appointed for a three-year period and may be re-elected for one additional period.
In addition, in the selection and appointment process, the Human Rights Council is recommended to give due regard to experts of indigenous origin.
General criteria
According to Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, Annex, the following general criteria will be of paramount importance while nominating, selecting and appointing mandate-holders:
(a) expertise;
(b) experience in the field of the mandate;
(c) independence;
(d) impartiality;
(e) personal integrity;
and
(f) objectivity.
Due consideration should be given to gender balance and equitable geographic representation, as well as to an appropriate representation of different legal systems. Eligible candidates are highly qualified individuals who possess established competence, relevant expertise and extensive professional experience in the field of human rights (paras. 39-41).
Public list of candidates
As called for in Council resolution 5/1, Annex, the Secretariat has created, maintains and regularly updates a public list of candidates. The public list of candidates is now available on the Human Rights Council Extranet.
Applications
Further to Council decision 6/102 the Secretariat has prepared a standardized form, specific to the expert mechanism on the rights of indigenous peoples, on the basis of the technical and objective requirements stipulated in the decision, for candidates to fill in, so as to facilitate the selection of relevant candidacies from the public list.
Those entities which may nominate candidates as independent experts for the expert mechanism on the rights of indigenous peoples, according to Council resolution 5/1, Annex, are:
(a) Governments;
(b) Regional Groups operating within the United Nations human rights system;
(c) international organizations or their offices (e.g. the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights);
(d) non-governmental organizations;
(e) other human rights bodies;
(f) individual nominations (para. 42).
Candidatures to the expert mechanism may reach the Secretariat at the following address: hrcexpertmechanism@ohchr.org or HRC Secretariat, c/o Orest Nowosad (Mailing address: Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Room 4-093, Palais des Nations, 8-14 avenue de la Paix, CH-1211, Geneva 10; Tel: +41 (0)22 917 9223; Fax: +41 (0)22 917 9011).
The Consultative Group, established in accordance with Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, shall provide to the President, at least one month before the beginning of the session during which the independent experts shall be appointed, a list of recommendations of the candidates who possess the highest qualifications for the expert mechanism and meet the general criteria and particular requirements.
It is anticipated that appointment shall take place during the 8th session of the Human Rights Council (2-13 June 2008).
The deadline for submission of applications is set at Friday 11 April 2008.
Note Verbale, 26 February 2008
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