The Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The Expert Mechanism is a subsidiary expert mechanism of the Human Rights Council with a specific mandate. Composed of five experts, the Expert Mechanism will provide thematic expertise on the rights of indigenous peoples to the Human Rights Council, the main human rights body of the United Nations. This expertise will be provided in the manner and form requested by the Council:
- The thematic expertise will focus mainly on studies and research-based advice;
- The mechanism may suggest proposals to the Council for its considerations and approval, within the scope of its work as set out by the Council
The Expert Mechanism is a new United Nations mechanism and had its first session in October 2008. The Expert Mechanism will have annual 5 days sessions.
Charter
THAT we, the Inuit, are an indigenous people, with a unique ancestry, culture and homeland;
THAT the world’s arctic and sub-arctic areas which we use and occupy transcend political boundaries;
the world’s arctic and sub-arctic areas which we use and occupy transcend political boundaries;
THAT due to our historical inheritance and use and occupancy of our homeland we enjoy cultural rights unique to indigenous peoples and share common traditions, values and concerns; Read more about charter