Press Releases

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 - 1:50pm
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 - 5:00pm
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 - 2:43pm
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 - 12:13pm
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 - 6:03pm
Restoring Respect for the First Women of this Land

Commentary by Terri Henry | February 2, 2011

, 02/04/2011 - 4:13pm
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 - 6:30pm
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 - 3:58pm
UN Special Rapporteur expresses concern for Rapa Nui

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

Indian Law Resource Center
, 01/13/2011 - 2:35pm
Disputes Over Rapa Nui Sacred Sites Lead To More Violence

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

, 12/30/2010 - 11:59am
UN Declaration sets new agenda for US-Indian relations

, 12/16/2010 - 5:27am
Chile has international responsibility to observe Rapa Nui human rights
Indian Law Resource Center
, 12/10/2010 - 11:08am
Timbisha Shoshone Tribe files lawsuit to stop Act of Congress
Indian Law Resource Center
, 06/10/2010 - 2:04pm
Indian Law Resource Center among 1 of 3 winners of the Gruber Foundation International Justice Prize
Indian Law Resource Center
, 01/01/2010 - 7:36pm
Indigenous leaders work on new legal framework

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 - 10:40am
IACHR celebrates 50th anniversary

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 - 3:47pm
Groups demand a halt to large scale projects in South America

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 - 10:36am
South American indigenous leaders bring evidence of human rights violations to the Inter-American Commission

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 - 11:19am
Indigenous Leaders Highlight Human Rights Abuses and Need for an American Declaration on Indigenous Rights

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 - 9:02am
Call to Action: Demand a strong American Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Act now! Send a letter to OAS member countries urging them to support a strong American Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Indian Law Resource Center
, 03/24/2009 - 2:37pm