GENEVA / NEW YORK (18 July 2014) – The new United Nations sustainable development goals must not be a step backwards for indigenous peoples, a group of UN experts* on indigenous peoples has warned...

Geneva, Palais des Nations, Room XX 7 July 2014 President of the Human Rights Council, Excellencies, Distinguished Experts, Representatives of Indigenous Peoples, Ladies and Gentlemen, It gives me...

30 May 2003 The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, Rodolfo Stavenhagen, will visit...

Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Second Session 23 May 2003 18th & 19th Meetings (AM & PM) Urges United Nations Bodies to Address Matters Related to Trafficking, Sexual Exploitation of Indigenous...

Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Second Session 22 May 2003 17th Meeting (PM) The need for formal complaints procedures, effective communication strategies and increased funding were among the...

Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Second Session 21 May 2003 15th & 16th Meetings (AM & PM) The importance of educating youth in their own cultures, as well as using indigenous languages to educate...