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Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and the World Heritage Convention
Indigenous peoples have continually expressed concerns about violations of their rights in the implementation of UNESCO's World Heritage Convention, not only in the management of specific sites but also in the practice of the World Heritage Committee and its Advisory Bodies. These violations, which are in many ways the result of shortcomings in the World Heritage Convention's operational guidelines, have drawn the attention of international human rights bodies, and are damaging the reputation and credibility of UNESCO as an institution committed to furthering respect for human rights. They threaten to overshadow the positive role that the World Heritage Convention can play for indigenous peoples by helping them protect their lands, cultures, and heritage. This chapter provides an overview of relevant human rights standards, and discusses shortcomings in the implementation of the World Heritage Convention, highlighting the urgent need for the convention's operational guidelines to be aligned with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and the World Heritage Convention
Indigenous peoples have continually expressed concerns about violations of their rights in the implementation of UNESCO's World Heritage Convention, not only in the management of specific sites but also in the practice of the World Heritage Committee and its Advisory Bodies. These violations, which are in many ways the result of shortcomings in the World Heritage Convention's operational guidelines, have drawn the attention of international human rights bodies, and are damaging the reputation and credibility of UNESCO as an institution committed to furthering respect for human rights. They threaten to overshadow the positive role that the World Heritage Convention can play for indigenous peoples by helping them protect their lands, cultures, and heritage. This chapter provides an overview of relevant human rights standards, and discusses shortcomings in the implementation of the World Heritage Convention, highlighting the urgent need for the convention's operational guidelines to be aligned with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and the World Heritage Convention
Logan, William (editor) / Craith, Máiréad Nic (editor) / Kockel, Ullrich (editor) / Disko, Stefan (author)
A Companion to Heritage Studies ; 355-372
2015-05-27
18 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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