As noticed by the UN Special Rapporteur the situation of the human rights of indigenous peoples has not advanced but worsened in Brazil in the past years. In fact, Brazilian indigenous peoples’ have been facing an even more sluggish land demarcation process, increased violence and a rough pro-agribusiness rural caucus and development projects steamroller against their rights. Only in 2014, 138 indigenous peoples have been murdered and 785 children up to 5 years old died due to the lack of health assistance and not adequate living conditions. There were at least 221 cases of violence against indigenous peoples’ conflicts pertaining territorial rights, invasions, illegal exploitation of natural resources and property damage in addition to lack of observance of the right to free prior and informed consultation.
During the 33rd Session of the UN HRC in Geneva, the UN Special Rapporteur, Ms Victoria Tauli-Corpuz, will present the report of her visit to Brazil, which was carried out in March 2016 upon the request of indigenous peoples and acceptance of the State. This presentation will take place on 20th September, according to the official agenda of the 33rd Session, and will bring further UN recommendations to the Brazilian Government and to the different involved states, intergouvern-mental organizations and civil society actors to ensure better protection of indigenous peoples’ rights.
A long list of organizations and indigenous representatives from Brazil will come together in Geneva to look into the issue. Together with UN Special Rapporteur, they will present their perspectives in times of setback in the country.
Indigenous Peoples’ Human Rights
Perspectives in Times of Setback and Violence in Brazil
September 21, 2016
17:00-18:00
Room XXIV – Palais des Nations
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