A/HRC/30/41/Add.1 United Nations General Assembly Distr.: General 13 August 2015 English Original: Spanish Human Rights Council Thirtieth session Agenda item 3 Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development Report of the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, Victoria Tauli-Corpuz Addendum The situation of indigenous peoples in Paraguay *,** Summary Paraguay has a constitutional framework in which the rights of indigenous peoples are recognized. However, this normative framework has not been translated into the legislative, administrative or other measures needed to ensure the enjoyment by indigenous peoples of their human rights, in particular their fundamental right to self-determination and their rights to their lands, territories and natural resources. The lack of access to justice and the persistence of racism and discrimination are also causes for concern. There is a widespread lack of legal protection for indigenous peoples ’ rights over their lands, territories and resources, which are vital to ensure their survival and uphold their dignity. This situation gives rise to numerous conflicts and human rights violations. The Government of Paraguay should regard this as an emergency situation. __________________ * The summary of the present report is circulated in all official languages. The report itself, contained in the annex to the summary, is circulated in the language of submission and English only. ** The appendix is circulated in the language of submission only. GE.15-13734 (E) 040915 *1513734* 070915