Observation (CEACR) - adoptée 2010, publiée 100ème session CIT (2011)

Convention (n° 169) relative aux peuples indigènes et tribaux, 1989 - Chili (Ratification: 2008)

The Committee notes the detailed first report and the comprehensive appendices supplied by the Government, which show the special attention the Government pays to the application of the Convention. It also notes the comments of the National Confederation of Artisanal Fishers of Chile (CONAPACH), and the Single Central Organization (CUT) on behalf of the Coordination of Mapuche Organizations and Communities, Araucanía Region and the Mapuche Pelón Xaru Peoples’ Cultural Centre, both dated 30 August 2010, and the CUT’s comments of 1 October 2010. The Committee also notes the comments submitted by the National Confederation of Unions of Bakery Workers (CONAPAN) on 3 November 2010. The Committee will examine these communications at its next session, together with any observations the Government may wish to make thereon. The Committee requests the Government to respond to the comments of CONAPACH, the CUT and CONAPAN.

The Committee is raising other points in a request addressed directly to the Government.