Conservation measures and their impact on indigenous peoples’ rights 2016, para. 55
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Protected areas constitute approximately 20 per cent of the total landmass in Nepal. The National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act in that country provides no recognition of indigenous peoples' right to consultation or to access their traditional lands and resources. During a country visit in 2009, the Special Rapporteur received reports of mistreatment, arbitrary detention and sexual abuse of indigenous villagers, in particular indigenous women, by Chitwan National Park rangers and military officials (see HRC/12/34/Add.3, para. 37).
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Environment
Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
Ethnic minorities
Women
Year
2016
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Indigenous Peoples, Report to the UNGA (2016), A/71/229, para. 55.