The UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was established in 2001 and has been renewed several times since then. This special mandate aims to: (1) promote effective practices, such as new legislation and constructive agreements between states and indigenous communities, to uphold international standards on indigenous rights; (2) provide recommendations to prevent and address violations; (3) report on the global human rights situation of Indigenous Peoples; and (4) respond to specific allegations of rights abuses.
The Special Rapporteur’s role involves engaging with governments, UN agencies, and civil society to advocate for the implementation of international standards and human rights frameworks that protect Indigenous Peoples’ rights to land, culture, and self-determination. The mandate emphasizes the importance of indigenous voices in decision-making processes and seeks to highlight successful practices for advancing their rights.
For more details, please visit the Special Rapporteur’s website.
