Press Releases

Center calls on U.S. Secretary of State for help

U.S. must send message that it will not tolerate human rights violations in Guatemala.

, 05/01/2013 - 3:27pm
Maya Q'eqchi' bring mining fight to Washington, D.C.

Leaders seeking international intervention to protect their lands and communities.

, 03/08/2013 - 4:26pm
Center condemns violence in Totonicapan, Guatemala

Guatemala must not revisit its history of oppression and violence against indigenous peoples. (AP Photo)

, 10/17/2012 - 9:23am
Video Urges Action on VAWA

September 5, 2012  |  Center releases a new video urging lawmakers to reauthorize a stronger version of the Violence Against Women Act.

, 09/05/2012 - 11:14am
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
Center among 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