Statement to Clarify Free, Prior and Informed Consent

The NNHRC Executive Director clarifies free, prior and informed consent in regards to the S.2109. Although he was not misquoted he would like to take this opportunity to provide a statement of clarification not a statement of correction. He said, “Currently, the Navajo Nation is in prime position to apply U.N. Declaration within the context of water rights. The Navajo Nation must follow its previous stances on free, prior and informed consent,” according to the NNHRC Executive Director’s statement issued on April 17, 2012 click here to read more...