United Nations

Extractive Industries and Human Rights in Central Africa

whit — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 13:51:38 +0100

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) Working Group on Extractive Industries, Environment and Human Rights held a sub-regional consultation for Central Africa, in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) from 13 to 15 July 2015.

2030 Development Agenda key for reducing inequality for indigenous peoples, says UN expert body on indigenous issues

whit — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 10:11:48 +0100

NEW YORK – A preeminent expert body of the United Nations on indigenous peoples, the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, welcomed the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by the UN General Assembly today.

The transformative Agenda lays out the global goals for reducing poverty, in all its dimensions, over the next decade and a half.

“Respect Orang Asal Territorial Domain (Wilayah Adat),” JOAS asserts

whit — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 12:46:35 +0100

Despite Malaysia’s endorsement of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) in 2007, which outlines the rights that the government should respect and recognise, serious gaps in our laws, policies and administration in recognizing Orang Asal customary land continue to persist.

The finding is part of a seminar held during the national-level Perayaan Hari Orang Asal SeDunia (PHOAS) to celebrate the achievements of the Indigenous Peoples, hosted by Jaringan Orang Asal SeMalaysia (JOAS).

The seminar attended by over 300 participants, highlights the them

Cambodia - M’kiri indigenous rally blocked

whit — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 12:37:06 +0100

Hundreds of indigenous peoples in Mondulkiri are planning to lodge a complaint with the National Assembly and relevant ministries to demand the ouster of the provincial governor after authorities yesterday pre-emptively shut down celebrations in honour of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.

Around 700 members of the Phnong ethnic group in Pou Chrei commune’s Puo Tang village, in Mondulkiri’s Pech Chreada district, slaughtered chickens, pigs and a buffalo in a ritual yesterday.

But when community members had attempted to set up a venue for celebrations on Satu

Statements on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

whit — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 07:53:07 +0100

Intensify the Defense of Our Rights to Land, Territories and Resources Against Land Grabbing

UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon has stated, “The interests of the indigenous peoples must be part of the new development agenda in order for it to succeed. […] Together, let us recognize and celebrate the valuable and distinctive identities of indigenous peoples around the world.

UN urges Canada to probe mining abuses abroad

whit — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 06:47:20 +0100

Committee voices concern about ‘allegations of human rights abuses by Canadian companies operating abroad.’

A United Nations watchdog urged Canada on Thursday to investigate alleged human rights abuses by its mining companies abroad and launch an inquiry into the high number of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls.

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Statement of UN Special Rapporteur at UN EMRIP

whit — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 05:37:44 +0100

Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Eight Session

20-24 July 2015

Item 3 of the Provisional Agenda

Follow up to the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples (WCIP) including the review of the Mandate of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Statement of the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples – Victoria Tauli-Corpuz

Geneva, July 20, 2015

First let me thank the EMRIP and the Secretariat of the OHCHR for inviting me to attend this year’s session and to speak on the various agenda items.

Statements of the Asia Indigenous Peoples: Eighth Session of EMRIP

whit — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 01:19:30 +0100

Statements of the Asia Indigenous Peoples: Eighth Session of Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Item 3 of the provisional agenda  

Follow-up to the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, including the review of the mandate of the Expert Mechanism

Delivered by Jennifer Tauli Corpuz, Tebtebba Foundation

20-24 July 2015

Thank you Mr Chairperson,

The Asia Indigenous Peoples Caucus is pleased to provide its comments on this agenda item.

Canada faces questions from UN rights committee on mining industry

whit — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 09:15:15 +0100

OTTAWA — The federal government is sidestepping a UN panel’s request to explain how Canadian mining and resource companies deal with human rights complaints.

Tuesday was the Canadian government’s first opportunity to address the UN Human Rights Committee in Geneva, which is conducting the first review in 10 years of Canada’s compliance to a major international treaty.

The committee, comprised of 18 experts, heard repeated concerns about Canada’s extractives industry, the treatment of aboriginals and anti-terrorism measures from two dozen groups, including the Canadian Human Rights Commi

UN Special Rapporteur on Legally Binding Treaty on Business and Human Rights

whit — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 11:22:19 +0100

Opening Remarks by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Ms. Victoria Tauli-Corpuz

Opening remarks.