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Special Rapporteur
Year Title Activity Country Special Rapporteur
2012 Addendum - Observations on communications Annual Thematic Report International S. James Anaya
2012 The need to harmonize activities affecting indigenous peoples within the United Nations system Annual Thematic Report International S. James Anaya
2011 Extraction of natural resources a key cause of abuse of indigenous peoples’ rights – UN expert Press Release International S. James Anaya
2011 Statement by Professor James Anaya, Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to the Tenth Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Statement & Message International S. James Anaya
2011 Suriname: UN expert calls for further dialogue on indigenous and tribal land issues Press Release Suriname S. James Anaya
2011 Peru / Indigenous peoples: Consultation law marks key step forward in the country and region, says UN expert Press Release Peru S. James Anaya
2011 Norway could lose lead in the recognition and protection of indigenous peoples’ rights – UN expert Press Release Norway S. James Anaya
2011 Statement by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, James Anaya, upon concluding his visit to New Caledonia– 4 to 13 February 2011 Statement & Message New Caledonia S. James Anaya
2011 UN expert praises new Congolese law on indigenous peoples Statement & Message Republic of the Congo S. James Anaya
2011 Canada / Attawapiskat First Nation: statement by the UN Special Rapporteur on indigenous peoples Press Release Canada S. James Anaya
2011 First visit to Argentina by a UN expert on indigenous peoples Press Release Argentina S. James Anaya
2011 Statement to the media by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples at the conclusion of his visit to Argentina Press Release Argentina S. James Anaya
2011 Argentina: UN expert urges to improve the situation of indigenous peoples Press Release Argentina S. James Anaya
2011 The situation of the Sami people in the Sápmi region of Norway, Sweden and Finland Country Visit Norway, Finland, Sweden S. James Anaya
2011 The situation of Maori people in New Zealand Country Visit New Zealand S. James Anaya
2011 The situation of Kanak People in New Caledonia Country Visit New Caledonia S. James Anaya
2011 The situation of indigenous peoples in the Republic of the Congo Country Visit Republic of the Congo S. James Anaya
2011 Activities of the mandate. Thematic issues examined Annual Thematic Report International S. James Anaya
2011 Summary of activities - Extractive industries operating within or near indigenous territories Annual Thematic Report International S. James Anaya
2010 “Human rights and cultural diversity go hand in hand”, say UN experts Statement & Message International S. James Anaya
2010 It’s not enough to support the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, says UN expert Statement & Message International S. James Anaya
2010 Press Release: Arizona: UN experts warn against “a disturbing legal pattern hostile to ethnic minorities and immigrants” Press Release United States of America S. James Anaya
2010 UN expert welcomes United States’ endorsement of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Press Release, Statement & Message United States of America S. James Anaya
2010 UN expert on indigenous people supports restart of negotiations on Nordic Sami convention Press Release Sweden S. James Anaya
2010 UN expert urges acceleration of progress for Russia’s indigenous people Press Release Russian Federation S. James Anaya
2010 UN expert congratulates Peru for adopting a new law on consultation Press Release Peru S. James Anaya
2010 Indigenous people: UN expert to assess situation of Sami people of the Nordic countries Press Release Norway S. James Anaya
2010 UN expert on indigenous people supports restart of negotiations on Nordic Sami convention  Press Release Norway S. James Anaya
2010 UN expert on indigenous people in follow-up mission to New Zealand  Press Release New Zealand S. James Anaya
2010 New Zealand: more to be done to improve indigenous people’s rights, says UN Expert Press Release New Zealand S. James Anaya
2010 UN expert on indigenous people supports restart of negotiations on Nordic Sami convention Press Release Finland S. James Anaya
2010 Ordinary and indigenous justice in Ecuador: “The key lies in dialogue” says UN expert Press Release Ecuador S. James Anaya
2010 Indigenous Peoples: UN Special Rapporteur in first mission to the Republic of Congo Press Release Republic of the Congo S. James Anaya
2010 UN expert welcomes Congo plan to introduce Africa’s first-ever law on protection of indigenous peoples Statement & Message Republic of the Congo S. James Anaya
2010 “Without human rights, Millennium Goals will fail,” say UN Human Rights Experts Press Release Chile S. James Anaya
2010 UN Independent Experts articulate a vision for women's rights: post Beijing + 15 Press Release China S. James Anaya
2010 “Diversity, participation and redress for historical wrongs,” key issues for Botswana’s indigenous people – UN expert  Press Release Botswana S. James Anaya
2010 Australia/Indigenous peoples: development and self-determination to overcome severe disadvantages Press Release Australia S. James Anaya
2010 The situation of indigenous peoples in Russian Federation Country Visit Russian Federation S. James Anaya
2010 The situation of indigenous peoples in Colombia Country Visit Colombia S. James Anaya
2010 The situation of indigenous peoples in Botswana Country Visit Botswana S. James Anaya
2010 The situation of indigenous peoples in Australia Country Visit Australia S. James Anaya
2010 The situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people Annual Thematic Report International S. James Anaya
2009 UN Expert Commemorates International Day Of The World's Indigenous Peoples Press Release International S. James Anaya
2009 UN expert on Indigenous People concludes visit to the Russian Federation Press Release Russian Federation S. James Anaya
2009 UN Special Rapporteur On Indigenous People To Visit Peru Press Release Peru S. James Anaya
2009 Special Rapporteur On Indigenous People Urges Government Of Peru To Dialogue With Indigenous Peoples Of The Amazon Press Release Peru S. James Anaya
2009 UN expert sees room for improvement for Nepal’s Indigenous People Press Release Nepal S. James Anaya
2009 “An ambitious climate change agreement must protect human rights of all,” warn UN experts Statement & Message Denmark S. James Anaya
2009 UN expert on indigenous people concludes visit to Botswana Press Release Botswana S. James Anaya

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Data Source: United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner