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Using the Declaration to End Violence Against Native Women

Commentary by by Jana L. Walker  | UNDRIP key to restoring safety to Native women.

, 02/01/2012 - 9:10am
SAVE Native Women Act Introduced

Senator Akaka introduces S.1763, legislation that would give tribes more power to prosecute violence against Native women.

, 11/01/2011 - 12:50pm
IACHR Decision Brings Hope to Native Women

Inter-American Commission on Human Rights says U.S. violated its obligations under international human rights laws.

, 08/18/2011 - 4:00pm
Maya Q’eqchi’ seek help to gain justice in Guatemala

Agua Caliente files petition with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. 

, 08/17/2011 - 1:43pm
Guatemala Court’s Landmark Ruling Best Kept Secret

Constitutional Court of Guatemala issues ruling affirming the collective rights of Community to its land. 

, 07/08/2011 - 11:13am
International community steps in to stop violence against the Rapa Nui Nation

February 7, 2011 — The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) has granted precautionary measures to immediately stop the violent use of armed forces against the Rapa Nui clans and to begin an investigation on recent events.

, 02/07/2011 - 5:03pm
Restoring Respect for the First Women of this Land

Commentary by Terri Henry | February 2, 2011

, 02/04/2011 - 3:13pm
UN Expert Investigates Violence Against Indian Women

Advocates hope the UN Rapporteur on Violence Against Women will hold the U.S. to higher standards

, 01/29/2011 - 5:30pm
UN expert to visit Cherokee, North Carolina to study the epidemic of violence against Native women

 A United Nations expert on women’s human rights is investigating why Native women face the highest rates of sexual and physical assault of any group in the United States.

, 01/21/2011 - 2:58pm
UN Special Rapporteur expresses concern for Rapa Nui

UN Special Rapporteur James Anaya issues a statement encouraging Chile to prevent further evictions.

By: Indian Law Resource Center
, 01/13/2011 - 1:35pm
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