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The University of Arizona Law’s Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy (IPLP) Program is honored to be hosting the mandate of United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, José Francisco Calí Tzay, for his three-year UN General Assembly appointed term. This is the second time IPLP has been asked to host the UN Special Rapporteur's mandate, having supported former University of Arizona Law Regents Professor James Anaya, who served as Special Rapporteur from 2008-2014.

Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples & Lecturer in Law and Associate Director, IPLP Human Rights Clinical Programs

Recent Activities

Costa Rica: Urgent reforms needed on indigenous peoples' rights, says UN expert

End of mission statement by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, Francisco Calí Tzay at the conclusion of his visit to Costa Rica

UN expert on indigenous peoples’ rights to visit Costa Rica

News

UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Offers Law Students Rare Access to Highest Levels of International Human Rights System

Dec. 2, 2021

The Magnitude and Scope of Inequalities Created and Exacerbated by COVID-19 Is Truly Shocking, High Commissioner Tells Human Rights Council

Sept. 28, 2021

Brazil: Supreme Court must uphold indigenous land rights – UN expert

Aug. 23, 2021

Indigenous Peoples still face severe challenges due to COVID-19

Aug. 9, 2021

Guatemala: Stop treating indigenous human rights defenders like criminals – UN experts

July 27, 2021

Thailand: UN experts warn against heritage status for Kaeng Krachan national park

July 23, 2021

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UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Joins UArizona Law Faculty

A Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Indigenous Advocacy

Expert testimony to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in the case of the Maya Kaqchikel Indigenous Peoples of Sumpango and Others vs. Guatemala

Indigenous peoples and coronavirus disease (COVID-19) recovery

United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples mandate

Country Visits & Communications

UNDRIP Voting Status

Regional Human Rights Systems

Recent Activities

Costa Rica: Urgent reforms needed on indigenous peoples' rights, says UN expert

End of mission statement by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, Francisco Calí Tzay at the conclusion of his visit to Costa Rica

UN expert on indigenous peoples’ rights to visit Costa Rica

News

UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Offers Law Students Rare Access to Highest Levels of International Human Rights System

The Magnitude and Scope of Inequalities Created and Exacerbated by COVID-19 Is Truly Shocking, High Commissioner Tells Human Rights Council

Brazil: Supreme Court must uphold indigenous land rights – UN expert

Indigenous Peoples still face severe challenges due to COVID-19

Guatemala: Stop treating indigenous human rights defenders like criminals – UN experts

Thailand: UN experts warn against heritage status for Kaeng Krachan national park

Events