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28 November 2014. I am now concluding my visit to Paraguay in my capacity as United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples. Over the last eight days, I have met with national...

ASUNCIÓN (28 November 2014) – At the end of an eight-day official visit to Paraguay, the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, Victoria Tauli-Corpuz on Friday raised concerns...

Commission on Human Rights 59th session 25 April 2003 Afternoon Also Approves Measures on Right to Development, Rights of the Child, Indigenous Issues The Commission on Human Rights concluded...

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