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Afro-Brazilians and indigenous groups face serious bias, says UN rights chief
13 November 2009 - While Brazil has an “impressive” set of laws and policies to promote human rights and improve socio-economic well-being, indigenous groups and Afro-Brazilians face serious discrimination, injustice and violence, the United Nations human rights chief said today.
Landmark pact indicates global support for indigenous peoples, says UN expert
19 October 2009 - The international community showed its support for the world’s nearly 400 million indigenous people by adopting the landmark 2007 declaration outlining their rights, a United Nations independent human rights said today.
Russia advances in aiding indigenous peoples but challenges remain – UN expert
16 October 2009 - Russia’s federal and regional governments have undertaken several impressive steps to tackle the concerns of its small number of indigenous peoples, but significant challenges remain in overcoming poverty, unemployment and other social ills, a United Nations human rights expert said today.
UN releases latest list of ‘10 Stories the World Should Hear More About’
8 September 2009 - From the struggles of Colombia’s indigenous people to the countless civilians displaced by violence in the Central African Republic (CAR) to United Nations efforts to crack down on the trafficking of arms, drugs and humans through ports, the UN Department of Public Information (DPI) has unveiled its latest list of stories it believes deserve greater global attention.
Colombia: UN expert voices outrage after mass killing of indigenous people
31 August 2009 - A United Nations human rights expert today condemned the massacre of 12 indigenous people, including seven children, in southern Colombia and voiced concern about an apparent wave of deadly attacks this year against indigenous peoples in that region of the South American country.
Press releases
- Implementing Declaration on Indigenous Rights Will Bring ‘Historical Justice’, Develop Stronger, Democratic, Multicultural Societies, Third Committee Told - 19 October 2009
- Partnership of Developing, Developed Nations Must Respect Forest-Country Sovereignty, Support Indigenous Peoples, Secretary-General Tells High-level Event - 23 September 2009
- United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Calls for Urgent Action to Stop Forced Labour in Bolivia, Paraguay - 31 August 2009
- On International Day, Secretary-General Calls for Urgent, Determined Steps to Improve Standards of Health for Indigenous Peoples - 3 August 2009
- Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Concludes Eighth Session with Adoption of Key Text Designed to Transform Historic Declaration into ‘Living Law’ - 29 May 2009
- Permanent Forum Experts Recount Recent Mission to Paraguay, Bolivia, Urging End to ‘Semi-Slavery’ of Guarani and Other Indigenous Peoples of Chaco Region - 28 May 2009
- Recognizing Poverty’s Diversity, Turning Indigenous Peoples’ Uniqueness into Asset for Economic Development Will Help Meet Their Needs, Permanent Forum Told - 26 May 2009
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