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Panama: UN expert calls for dialogue between Government and indigenous people
7 February 2012 - An independent United Nations expert on indigenous rights called today on the Government of Panama and the country’s indigenous groups to establish a dialogue process to stop the recent tensions and violence from escalating after recent protests.
Two new elements added to UN-backed list of intangible heritage
25 November 2011 - Sung prayers from an indigenous group in Peru and traditional weaving skills from the United Arab Emirates were added today to the United Nations List of Intangible Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.
Proposed Norwegian law puts indigenous peoples’ rights at risk – UN expert
28 October 2011 - A United Nations expert urged Norway today to strongly reject the proposal by one of its parties to repeal key laws and policies designed to protect indigenous groups, saying its approval would represent an “enormous setback for the recognition and protection of human rights in the country.”
UNESCO condemns killing of Philippine radio journalist
21 October 2011 - The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom today deplored the murder of a radio commentator from the southern Philippines who had campaigned against mining operators and their impact on local indigenous communities.
As tensions mount over proposed highway in Bolivia, UN expert calls for dialogue
27 September 2011 - A United Nations human rights expert called for negotiations between indigenous people and Bolivian authorities today after protests against the construction of a highway in the Amazon turned violent last Sunday.
Press Release
- Special Rapporteur Highlights ‘Negative, Even Catastrophic’ Impact of Extractive Industries on Rights of Indigenous Peoples, in Third Committee Statement - 17 October 2011
- Secretary-General Urges Strengthening of Indigenous Peoples’ Rights, Support for Their Aspirations, in Message for International Day - 28 July 2011
- Concluding Session, Permanent Forum Stresses Need for Equal, Direct Participation of Indigenous Communities at All Stages of Preparation for 2014 World Conference - 27 May 2011
- Permanent Indigenous Forum Discusses Provisional Agenda for 2011 Session, Including Proposed Special Theme ‘The Doctrine of Discovery’ - 26 May 2011
- Forum Should Consider What Role It Can Play in Support of Indigenous Communities Trying to Resolve Land, Rights Conflicts, Says Chair, Opening Day-Long Debate - 25 May 2011
- As with So Many Other Human Rights, Indigenous Peoples Suffer Disproportionate Violations of Right to Safe Water, Sanitation, Permanent Forum Told - 24 May 2011
- With Indigenous Children Facing ‘Lifetime of Exclusion’, UN Children’s Fund Developing Framework Strategy to Address Challenges, Permanent Forum Told - 23 May 2011