September 13, 2007 — The UN General Assembly announced today the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. ELAW partner Hector Huertas, a Kuna Indian from Panama, worked on the draft declaration for 10 years.
September 13, 2007 — The UN General Assembly announced today the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. ELAW partner Hector Huertas, a Kuna Indian from Panama, worked on the draft declaration for 10 years.
Panamanian lawyer Hector Huertas moved the Panamanian government to suspend a mining project until alternative methods to reduce the potential for environmental damage could be identified.
Panamanian lawyer Hector Huertas moved the Panamanian government to suspend a mining project until alternative methods to reduce the potential for environmental damage could be identified.
