Argentina must effect a more effective methodology to protect land ownership and human rights of indigenous groups according to James Anaya UN Special Rapporteur on indigenous rights: “It is necessary that the Government prioritize indigenous issues, develop new programs and public policies for them, and that it ensure that these are implemented in line with international standards. A central preoccupation expressed by indigenous leaders during my visit was the lack of judicial security over their land ownership rights and in particular the various problems and delays they face regarding their properties,” referring to recent situations where land initially occupied by indigenous groups has been appropriated by the Government. See Film Report: -“Exploitation, Subjugation, Domination – Indigenous Forum”- diplomaticallyincorrect.org/films/movie/exploitationsubjugationsdomination-indigenous-forum/27009 Losing Land Rights to Mining Companies with Complicity of Judiciary? Land disputes have been more frequent between “indigenous groups and private companies – in particular excavating firms – which have been enabled by judicial authorities.” Mr. Anaya emphasized the “lack of dialogue and participation with the affected indigenous groups before undertaking such projects, and the lack of their role in the decision-making process, as well as of sharing the benefits of the projects resulting. Argentina has been previously criticized for failure to treat fairly housing and evictions with respect to more disadvantaged and poorer members of its society: Read- “Argentina Housing Shortage & Violent Evictions.” - diplomaticallyincorrect.org/films/blog_post/argentinas-housing-shortage-violent-evictions-grabs-attention-of-un-human-rights-experts-by-ambassador-mo/27446 Education: Mr. Anaya also stressed the need to give indigenous groups in remote areas access to adequate education that includes bilingual and intercultural exchanges to keep indigenous dialects alive, as well as facilitating the university attendance. Mr. Anaya’s will present a full report to the UN Human Rights Council next year. See Film Report: “Indigenous Forum – UN” - diplomaticallyincorrect.org/films/movie/indigenous-forum-un/26962 By Ambassador Muhamed Sacirbey Facebook – Become a Fan at “Bosnia TV” and/or “Diplomatically Incorrect” Twitter - Follow us at DiplomaticallyX “War Crimes Justice” Channel - diplomaticallyincorrect.org/c/war-crimes-justice




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