"One Letter Can Save a Life" -- Portrait of the work of UArizona-based UN Special Rapporteur José Francisco Calí Tzay

"One Letter Can Save a Life." José Francisco Calí Tzay states this remarkable fact about his work as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous people. This post makes him the highest-ranking independent expert appointed by the Human Rights Council with primary responsibility for the promotion and protection of the human rights of Indigenous peoples.

In this new video produced by UArizona HRTS videographer Leslie Epperson, you can learn about Mr. Calí Tzay and how the United Nations Human Rights Council works to protect and defend the rights of indigenous communities around the globe--and how University of Arizona faculty and students support this vital work. 

You can view the video "One Letter Can Save a Life."  

You can also read more about Mr. Calí Tzay's connections with the University of Arizona.