About IWGIAStavenhagen's mission to South Africa
July 28 to August 8, 2005
At the invitation of the Government of South Africa, the Special Rapporteur of the UN on the Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Indigenous People, Mr. Rodolfo Stavenhagen, visited South Africa between July 28 and August 8, 2005.
The purpose of the visit was to better understand the situation of indigenous peoples in South Africa and to learn about the Government's policies to promote and protect indigenous peoples' rights. The Special Rapporteur met with both Government authorities, civil society organisations, members of the donor community and indigenous peoples' organisations. The Special Rapporteur will elaborate upon the findings of his mission in a report to the Commission on Human Rights in April 2006, that will also include recommendations and proposals intended to strengthen the human rights situation of the indigenous peoples of South Africa.
Use the link below to download the Special Rapporteur's official report on the mission to South Africa