Prof James Anaya, the recently appointed United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous people, is currently visiting Brazil.
Prof Anaya is currently in the Amazon state of Roraima where he will visit indigenous peoples in Raposa-Serra do Sol, whose land rights are under threat. A Brazilian Supreme Court decision on the Raposa-Serra do Sol indigenous territory is due next week.
Later he will visit two Yanomami communities to hear their concerns.
This weekend he will travel to the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, where he is due to visit two Guarani communities and meet with Guarani leaders
Act now to help the Indians of Raposa–Serra do Sol
Your support is vital if the Indians of Raposa Serra do Sol are to survive. There are many ways you can help.
- Donate to the campaign for the Indians of Raposa Serra do Sol (and other Survival campaigns).
- Write to your MP or MEP (UK) or Senators and members of Congress (US).
- Write to your local Brazilian high commission or embassy.
- If you want to get more involved, contact Survival…
