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Repetition Protection of indigenous populations in the provinces of Cunene and Kuando Kubango. In a communication received in November 2008, the National Union of Angolan Workers (UNTA) reported the existence of a few tribal and semi-tribal nomadic groups in the southern provinces of the country, which remained isolated during the civil war. In June 2010, the Government provided information on a solidarity project concerning the province of Kuando-Kubango, with the aim of assisting minority populations with a view to their social integration, to improve their environment, build schools, combat hunger, poverty and social exclusion in the province, in which the multinational enterprise BP Angola was to participate. A similar project is to be carried out in the province of Cunene. A non-governmental organization (NGO), the Association for Environmental Conservation and Integrated Rural Development (ACADIR, Associação de Conservação do Ambiente e Desenvolvimiento Integrado Rural), is to participate in the implementation of these projects in the two provinces. The Government also indicates that, as a result of the war, the province of Kuando-Kubango has been mined and the regions where minority populations live have not received assistance. The authorities of the two provinces have investment projects for the development of infrastructure and the creation of schools, housing and hospitals, and to conduct a population census in the two provinces. The Committee invites the Government to provide information on the development and outcome of the projects implemented in the provinces of Cunene and Kuando-Kubango, and on the measures taken to ensure that the rights and interests of the indigenous populations are fully respected and guaranteed in this framework. Revision of Convention No. 107. The Committee recalls that, at its 270th Session (November 1997), the Governing Body invited the States parties to Convention No. 107 to contemplate ratifying the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169), which would, ipso jure, involve the immediate denunciation of Convention No. 107 (see the Report of the Working Party on Policy regarding the Revision of Standards, GB.270/LILS/3(Rev.1), paragraph 85). The Committee notes that, while awaiting a decision on ratification, the Government remains under the obligation to give effect to the provisions of Convention No. 107, which remain pertinent, and particularly those concerning questions raised in the current direct request. The Committee invites the Government to include information in its next report on any consultations held with the social partners on the possibility of ratifying the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169). Part I of the Convention (General Policy). Article 1. In its 2009 direct request, the Committee noted that the report of the Expert Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities, adopted by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights in November 2003, addressed the situation of the San in southern Africa, a group which lived from, and sometimes still live from, hunting and gathering and which suffers from marginalization and multiple human rights violations. In Angola, the San account for 0.01 per cent of the population. The Committee invites the Government to specify in its next report the size of the San population and of other national population groups that are covered by the Convention and the regions of the country in which they live. The Committee recalls that, in its 2009 direct request, it raised two other points, which read as follows: Equality and non-discrimination. Special measures. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that it is carrying out activities aimed at changing attitudes grounded on traditional discriminatory practices which are still prevailing throughout the country and have a high incidence in some regions. The Committee requests the Government to provide additional information on these activities and the extent to which they contribute to ensuring that the groups covered by the Convention enjoy equality of opportunity and treatment on an equal footing with the rest of the population, including with respect to access to employment and occupation, education and health. Please also provide information on any other positive measures adopted or envisaged to promote the employment of fundamental human rights of the groups covered by the Convention. Articles 5 and 6. Development. The Committee notes from the Government’s report that the Department for Rural Development has been established with a mandate to promote rural development projects and improve the living conditions of rural communities. The Committee also notes that the Institute for Agrarian Development is distributing agricultural tools in minority tribal communities, including the Khoisan, to promote their participation in productive activities. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the rural development projects promoted by the Department for Rural Development and the activities carried out by the Institute for Agrarian Development in so far as they affect or are directed at the groups covered by the Convention and on their impact on improving the living conditions of these groups. Please also indicate whether the groups affected have been involved in the elaboration and implementation of the projects and programmes affecting them.
Repetition Protection of indigenous populations in the provinces of Cunene and Kuando-Kubango. In a communication received in November 2008, the National Union of Angolan Workers (UNTA) reported the existence of a few tribal and semi-tribal nomadic groups in the southern provinces of the country, which remained isolated during the civil war. In June 2010, the Government provided information on a solidarity project concerning the province of Kuando-Kubango, with the aim of assisting minority populations with a view to their social integration, to improve their environment, build schools, combat hunger, poverty and social exclusion in the province, in which the multinational enterprise BP Angola was to participate. A similar project is to be carried out in the province of Cunene. A non-governmental organization (NGO), the Association for Environmental Conservation and Integrated Rural Development (ACADIR, Associação de Conservação do Ambiente e Desenvolvimiento Integrado Rural), is to participate in the implementation of these projects in the two provinces. The Government also indicates that, as a result of the war, the province of Kuando-Kubango has been mined and the regions where minority populations live have not received assistance. The authorities of the two provinces have investment projects for the development of infrastructure and the creation of schools, housing and hospitals, and to conduct a population census in the two provinces. The Committee invites the Government to provide information on the development and outcome of the projects implemented in the provinces of Cunene and Kuando-Kubango, and on the measures taken to ensure that the rights and interests of the indigenous populations are fully respected and guaranteed in this framework.Revision of Convention No. 107. The Committee recalls that, at its 270th Session (November 1997), the Governing Body invited the States parties to Convention No. 107 to contemplate ratifying the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169), which would, ipso jure, involve the immediate denunciation of Convention No. 107 (see the Report of the Working Party on Policy regarding the Revision of Standards, GB.270/LILS/3(Rev.1), paragraph 85). The Committee notes that, while awaiting a decision on ratification, the Government remains under the obligation to give effect to the provisions of Convention No. 107, which remain pertinent, and particularly those concerning questions raised in the current direct request. The Committee invites the Government to include information in its next report on any consultations held with the social partners on the possibility of ratifying the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169).Part I of the Convention (General Policy). Article 1. In its 2009 direct request, the Committee noted that the report of the Expert Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities, adopted by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights in November 2003, addressed the situation of the San in southern Africa, a group which lived from, and sometimes still live from, hunting and gathering and which suffers from marginalization and multiple human rights violations. In Angola, the San account for 0.01 per cent of the population. The Committee invites the Government to specify in its next report the size of the San population and of other national population groups that are covered by the Convention and the regions of the country in which they live.The Committee recalls that, in its 2009 direct request, it raised two other points, which read as follows:Equality and non-discrimination. Special measures. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that it is carrying out activities aimed at changing attitudes grounded on traditional discriminatory practices which are still prevailing throughout the country and have a high incidence in some regions. The Committee requests the Government to provide additional information on these activities and the extent to which they contribute to ensuring that the groups covered by the Convention enjoy equality of opportunity and treatment on an equal footing with the rest of the population, including with respect to access to employment and occupation, education and health. Please also provide information on any other positive measures adopted or envisaged to promote the employment of fundamental human rights of the groups covered by the Convention.Articles 5 and 6. Development. The Committee notes from the Government’s report that the Department for Rural Development has been established with a mandate to promote rural development projects and improve the living conditions of rural communities. The Committee also notes that the Institute for Agrarian Development is distributing agricultural tools in minority tribal communities, including the Khoisan, to promote their participation in productive activities. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the rural development projects promoted by the Department for Rural Development and the activities carried out by the Institute for Agrarian Development in so far as they affect or are directed at the groups covered by the Convention and on their impact on improving the living conditions of these groups. Please also indicate whether the groups affected have been involved in the elaboration and implementation of the projects and programmes affecting them.
Repetition Protection of indigenous populations in the provinces of Cunene and Kuando-Kubango. In a communication received in November 2008, the National Union of Angolan Workers (UNTA) reported the existence of a few tribal and semi-tribal nomadic groups in the southern provinces of the country, which remained isolated during the civil war. In June 2010, the Government provided information on a solidarity project concerning the province of Kuando Kubango, with the aim of assisting minority populations with a view to their social integration, to improve their environment, build schools, combat hunger, poverty and social exclusion in the province, in which the multinational enterprise BP Angola was to participate. A similar project is to be carried out in the province of Cunene. A non-governmental organization (NGO), the Association for Environmental Conservation and Integrated Rural Development (ACADIR, Associação de Conservação do Ambiente e Desenvolvimiento Integrado Rural), is to participate in the implementation of these projects in the two provinces. The Government also indicates that, as a result of the war, the province of Kuando Kubango has been mined and the regions where minority populations live have not received assistance. The authorities of the two provinces have investment projects for the development of infrastructure and the creation of schools, housing and hospitals, and to conduct a population census in the two provinces. The Committee invites the Government to provide information on the development and outcome of the projects implemented in the provinces of Cunene and Kuando-Kubango, and on the measures taken to ensure that the rights and interests of the indigenous populations are fully respected and guaranteed in this framework.Revision of Convention No. 107. The Committee recalls that, at its 270th Session (November 1997), the Governing Body invited the States parties to Convention No. 107 to contemplate ratifying the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169), which would, ipso jure, involve the immediate denunciation of Convention No. 107 (see the Report of the Working Party on Policy regarding the Revision of Standards, GB.270/LILS/3(Rev.1), paragraph 85). The Committee notes that, while awaiting a decision on ratification, the Government remains under the obligation to give effect to the provisions of Convention No. 107, which remain pertinent, and particularly those concerning questions raised in the current direct request. The Committee invites the Government to include information in its next report on any consultations held with the social partners on the possibility of ratifying the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169).Part I of the Convention (General Policy). Article 1. In its 2009 direct request, the Committee noted that the report of the Expert Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities, adopted by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights in November 2003, addressed the situation of the San in southern Africa, a group which lived from, and sometimes still live from, hunting and gathering and which suffers from marginalization and multiple human rights violations. In Angola, the San account for 0.01 per cent of the population. The Committee invites the Government to specify in its next report the size of the San population and of other national population groups that are covered by the Convention and the regions of the country in which they live.The Committee recalls that, in its 2009 direct request, it raised two other points, which read as follows:Equality and non-discrimination. Special measures. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that it is carrying out activities aimed at changing attitudes grounded on traditional discriminatory practices which are still prevailing throughout the country and have a high incidence in some regions. The Committee requests the Government to provide additional information on these activities and the extent to which they contribute to ensuring that the groups covered by the Convention enjoy equality of opportunity and treatment on an equal footing with the rest of the population, including with respect to access to employment and occupation, education and health. Please also provide information on any other positive measures adopted or envisaged to promote the employment of fundamental human rights of the groups covered by the Convention.Articles 5 and 6. Development. The Committee notes from the Government’s report that the Department for Rural Development has been established with a mandate to promote rural development projects and improve the living conditions of rural communities. The Committee also notes that the Institute for Agrarian Development is distributing agricultural tools in minority tribal communities, including the Khoisan, to promote their participation in productive activities. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the rural development projects promoted by the Department for Rural Development and the activities carried out by the Institute for Agrarian Development in so far as they affect or are directed at the groups covered by the Convention and on their impact on improving the living conditions of these groups. Please also indicate whether the groups affected have been involved in the elaboration and implementation of the projects and programmes affecting them.
The Committee notes the communication of the National Union of Angolan Workers (UNTA), received on 17 November 2008 and sent to the Government on 18 December 2008. In its communication, the UNTA indicates the existence of small tribal and semi-tribal nomadic groups in the southern provinces of the country.
Scope of application. The Committee recalls that according to the 2003 report of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights expert working group on indigenous populations/communities, the San of Southern Africa constitute a group of hunter-gatherers or former hunter-gatherers who suffer from marginalization and specific human rights violations. In Angola, the San make up 0.01 per cent of the national population. The Committee recalls that over a number of years it has been asking the Government to collect and submit information on the groups covered by the Convention and regrets that the Government’s report does not contain such information. The Committee encourages the Government to gather and submit information on the groups covered by the Convention encompassing their size, cultural characteristics and socio-economic situation, including through the realization of specific studies targeting them. The Committee again invites the Government to explore, with the assistance of the Office, ways and means of applying the Convention in the country. The Committee also requests the Government to provide information on any specific legislative provisions relevant to the protection of these groups.
Equality and non-discrimination. Special measures. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that it is carrying out activities aimed at changing attitudes grounded on traditional discriminatory practices which are still prevailing throughout the country and have a high incidence in some regions. The Committee requests the Government to provide additional information on these activities and the extent to which they contribute to ensuring that the groups covered by the Convention enjoy equality of opportunity and treatment on an equal footing with the rest of the population, including with respect to access to employment and occupation, education and health. Please also provide information on any other positive measures adopted or envisaged to promote the enjoyment of fundamental human rights of the groups covered by the Convention.
Articles 5 and 6. Development. The Committee notes from the Government’s report that the Department for Rural Development has been established with a mandate to promote rural development projects and improve the living conditions of rural communities. The Committee also notes that the Institute for Agrarian Development is distributing agricultural tools in minority tribal communities, including the Khoisan, to promote their participation in productive activities. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the rural development projects promoted by the Department of Rural Development and the activities carried out by the Institute for Agrarian Development in so far as they affect or are directed at the groups covered by the Convention and on their impact on improving the living conditions of these groups. Please also indicate whether the groups affected have been involved in the elaboration and implementation of the projects and programmes affecting them.
The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:
1. In its previous comments, the Committee referred to the Government’s statement that, due to the problems affecting the regions inhabited by the populations covered by the Convention, it had been difficult for the Government to transmit information on these populations. The Government had previously referred to profound constitutional changes, which had significantly affected human rights in the country. The Committee requested a detailed report, and it notes with regret that the report received contains no information on the application of the Convention.
2. The Committee invites the Government to explore, with the assistance of the Office, ways and means of applying the Convention to certain populations in the country. It once again requests information on populations that might be covered by the Convention and asks the Government to indicate any legislative amendments which have had an effect on the situation of the populations covered by the Convention.
3. The Committee notes the 2003 report of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights expert working group on indigenous populations/communities, according to which the San of Southern Africa constitute a group of hunter-gatherers or former hunter-gatherers who suffer from marginalization and specific human rights violations. In Angola, the San make up 0.01 per cent of the national population. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the situation of the San people.
The Committee has not received detailed information on the application of the Convention in many years. In its previous comment, in the absence of a report, it repeated its previous comment in which it noted that the Government had indicated that the situation in the regions where the populations covered by the Convention are most likely to live had rendered it difficult to provide information on the size and types of the populations covered by the Convention. It has previously referred to profound changes in Angola’s constitutional order, which had a significant impact on human rights in the country.
The Committee had already requested a detailed report on the application of the Convention, which however has not been supplied. It again expresses the hope that the Government will supply the information necessary to assess the application of the Convention, by responding to the questions in the report form adopted by the Governing Body.
[The Government is asked to report in detail in 2005.]
The Committee notes that the Government’s report contains no reply to its previous comments.
The Committee recalls that its 1988 direct request asked the Government to collect and transmit information concerning the size and types of the different populations of the country, including the characteristics that differentiate them from the rest of the population and the languages spoken by them. In its March 1991 report, the Government undertook to conduct an in-depth study in order to supply the information requested. Subsequently, in its 1992 report, the Government indicated that there had been profound changes in Angola’s constitutional order which had a specific impact on human rights.
The Committee notes the Government’s indication that the situation in the regions where the populations concerned are most likely to live has rendered it difficult to provide the information sought by the Committee regarding the size and types of populations in the country. It nevertheless urges the Government to provide any concrete information in its possession concerning the points raised in the Committee’s previous comments, including information on the legislative changes referred to in the Government’s 1992 report.
The Committee expresses the hope that the Government will supply the information necessary to examine the application of the Convention and that it will make every effort to take the necessary steps in the very near future.
[The Government is asked to report in detail in 2004.]
[The Government is asked to report in detail in 2003.]
The Committee recalls that its 1988 direct request asked the Government to collect and transmit information concerning the size and types of the different populations of the country, including the characteristics that differentiate them from the rest of the population and the languages spoken by them. In its March 1991 report, the Government undertook to conduct an in-depth study in order to supply the information requested. Subsequently, in its 1992 report, the Government indicated that Angola’s constitutional order had undergone profound changes, particularly in the area of human rights.
In light of the indications contained in the Government’s 1991 and 1992 reports, the Committee returns to the points raised in its earlier comments. It hopes that the Government will supply the information necessary to examine the application of the Convention, and expresses the hope that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary steps in the very near future.
The Committee takes note of the Government's report for the period ending 15 September 1995. It takes note that as the report gives no further particulars in reply to the earlier direct request, the Committee must return to the questions in a new direct request. It hopes that the Government will take the necessary steps and supply the information requested in its next report.
In the report received in March 1991, the Government expressed the intention of responding to the requests made earlier for information on the size and types of population, and the languages and characteristics of the populations likely to be covered by the Convention, when the situation of war affecting the areas in which they are likely to live had been resolved. The Committee notes from the later report (received in January 1992) that the Government has stated that there have been profound changes in the constitutional order which have a special impact on human rights.
The Committee requests the Government to provide the information requested earlier as soon as the situation may allow. Please indicate also the legislative changes which would affect the situation of the populations covered by the Convention.
The Committee notes that as the Government's report gives no further particulars in reply to the earlier direct requests, the Committee must return to the question in a new direct request. It hopes that the Government will without fail take the necessary steps and supply the information requested.
In the report received in March 1991, the Government expressed the intention of responding to the requests made earlier for information on the size and types of population, and the languages and characteristics of the populations likely to be covered by the Convention, when the situation of war affecting the areas in which they are likely to live had been resolved. The Committee notes from the later report (received in January 1992) that the Government has stated that there have been profound changes in the constitutional order which have a special impact on human rights, and has reiterated its earlier intention to denounce the Convention at the appropriate time.
The Committee hopes that the Government will remain in contact with the Office concerning the possible denunciation of the Convention, and that it will make an appropriate decision following consultations. In the meantime, it requests the Government to provide the information requested earlier as soon as the situation may allow. Please indicate also the legislative changes which would affect the situation of the populations covered by the Convention.
The Committee notes with regret that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:
The Committee notes the Government's reports, which arrived too late to be examined at the previous session. In the report received in March 1991, the Government expressed the intention of responding to the requests made earlier for information on the size and types of population, and the languages and characteristics of the populations likely to be covered by the Convention, when the situation of war affecting the areas in which they are likely to live had been resolved. The Committee notes from the later report (received in January 1992) that the Government has stated that there have been profound changes in the constitutional order which have a special impact on human rights, and has reiterated its earlier intention to denounce the Convention at the appropriate time.
The Committee notes from the Government's latest report that it intends to denounce the Convention, and that it will make contact with the Office before embarking upon this procedure.
The Committee considers that the Government's decision to make contact with the ILO is appropriate and hopes that it will make the appropriate decision following these discussions.
In the meantime, the Committee hopes that the Government will collect and transmit information concerning the size and types of population, the languages and characteristics of the populations likely to be covered by the Convention.