Press Releases

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

, 02/01/2012 - 9:10am

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

, 11/01/2011 - 12:50pm

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

, 08/18/2011 - 4:00pm

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

, 08/17/2011 - 1:43pm

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

, 07/08/2011 - 11:13am

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

Commentary by Terri Henry | February 2, 2011

, 02/04/2011 - 3:13pm

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

, 01/29/2011 - 5:30pm

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

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

December 30, 2010 — Violence on Rapa Nui Island, also known as “Easter Island,” continues to escalate.

, 12/30/2010 - 10:59am
Indian Law Resource Center
, 12/10/2010 - 10:08am
Indian Law Resource Center
, 06/10/2010 - 1:04pm

Indigenous leaders and government officials from 29 countries meet on a proposed legal framework for protecting economic, cultural and political rights.

Indian Law Resource Center
, 11/30/2009 - 9:40am

The OAS held a special session on November 11th to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

Indian Law Resource Center
, 11/11/2009 - 2:47pm

Indigenous leaders from Peru, Brazil and Bolivia testify about the harmful effects of large-scale energy and infrastructure projects to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.

Indian Law Resource Center
, 11/02/2009 - 9:36am

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Leonardo A. Crippa, Staff Attorney
(202) 547 2800 ext. 105; lcrippa@indianlaw.org

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Within the framework of the 134th Ordinary Session of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) held in Washington DC, the Indian Law Resource Center and Andean indigenous organizations made presentations regarding different situations which systematically violate the human rights of indigenous peoples. 

, 04/06/2009 - 10:19am

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information contact: Leonardo A. Crippa, Staff Attorney 
(202) 547-2800, lcrippa@indianlaw.org

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Indigenous leaders from North, Central, and South America met with government and Organization of American States (OAS) functionaries March 18-20 to ask for renewed commitment to indigenous rights and the adoption of a strong American Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. 

, 04/06/2009 - 8:02am