Thank you, Mr./Madam Chair, UNDRIP Article 44 states All the rights and freedoms recognized herein are equally guaranteed to male and female indigenous individuals.  The Declaration obliges states to abstain from violations of the rights of Indigenous Peoples. Today, however, we clearly see how the Russian government not only violates indigenous rights domestically but treats … Continue reading Yana Tannagasheva. 16th EMRIP session. Oral intervention. Agenda item 9: Report on establishing effective monitoring mechanisms at the national and regional level for implementation of the UNDRIP

Thank you Mr/Ms Chair, I speak on behalf of the International Committee of Indigenous Peoples of Russia (ICIPR). We welcome the theme of the current session and the decision to study the impact of militarization on Indigenous Peoples. However, we are compelled to express our deep disappointment and lack of confidence in you as the … Continue reading Yana Tannagasheva. 16th EMRIP session. Oral intervention. Agenda item 3: Study and advice on the impact of militarization on the rights of Indigenous Peoples