Prof. Anaya, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Indigenous People, addressed the UN Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural) on October 19, 2009. A detailed press release on his presentation and comments by representatives is available here. On the same day, Prof. Anaya held a UN press conference; a press release covering the conference is available here, while a webcast of the 53 minute conference is available here.

Posted:11/03/2009