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Thematic Mandates

 Title / MandateMandate established in
by		Mandate extended in
by		Name & country of origin of the mandate-holder(s)Contact
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Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent
➥ African Descent

2002 Commission on Human Rights resolution E/CN.4/RES/2002/68
2017 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/36/23
 Mr. Ahmed REID
(Jamaica)

Ms. Dominique DAY
(U.S.A)

Mr. Michal BALCERZAK
(Poland)

Mr. Ricardo A. SUNGA III
(The Philippines)

Mr. Sabelo GUMEDZE
(South Africa) 		africandescent@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2003 Commission on Human Rights resolution E/CN.4/RES/2003/30
  2008 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/9/14
  2011 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/18/28
  2014 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/27/25

Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism
➥ albinism

2015 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/28/6
2018 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/37/5
 Ms. Ikponwosa ERO
( Nigerian)



albinism@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
N/A
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Working Group on Arbitrary Detention
➥ arbitrary Detention

1991 Commission on Human Rights resolution E/CN.4/RES/1991/42
2016 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/33/30
 Mr. Seong-Phil HONG
(Republic of Korea)

Mr. José GUEVARA
(Mexico)

Mr. Sètondji Roland ADJOVI
(Benin)

Ms. Leigh TOOMEY
(Australia)

Ms. Elina STEINERTE
(Latvia) 		wgad@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  1997 Commission on Human Rights resolution E/CN.4/RES/1997/50
  2010 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/15/18
  2013 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/24/7
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Working Group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises
➥ business

2011 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/17/4
2017 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/35/7
 Mr. Githu MUIGAI
(Kenya)

Mr. Surya DEVA
(India)

Ms. Elżbieta KARSKA
(Poland)

Ms. Anita RAMASASTRY
(USA)

Mr. Dante PESCE
(Chile) 		wg-business@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2014 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/26/22
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Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights
➥ cultural rights

2009 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/10/23
2018 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/37/12
 Ms. Karima BENNOUNE
(United States of America)



srculturalrights@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2012 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/19/6
  2015 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/28/9

Special Rapporteur on the right to development
➥ development

2016 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/33/14
 
Mr. Saad ALFARARGI
(Egypt)



srdevelopment@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
N/A

Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities
➥ disability

2014 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/26/20
2017 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/35/6
 Ms. Catalina DEVANDAS-AGUILAR
(Costa Rica)



sr.disability@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
N/A
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Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances
➥ disappearances

1980 Commission on Human Rights resolution E/CN.4/RES/1980/20/(XXXVI)
2017 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/36/6
 Mr. Luciano HAZAN
(Argentina)

Mr. Bernard DUHAIME
(Canada)

Mr. Henrikas MICKEVIČIUS
(Lithuania)

Ms. Houria ES-SLAMI
(Morocco)

Mr. Tae-Ung BAIK
(Republic of Korea) 		wgeid@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2008 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/7/12
  2011 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/16/16
  2014 HRC decision A/HRC/DEC/25/116
  2014 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/27/1
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Special Rapporteur on the right to education
➥ education

1998 Commission on Human Rights resolution E/CN.4/RES/1998/33
2017 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/35/2
 Ms. Koumbou BOLY BARRY
(Burkina Faso)



sreducation@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2008 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/8/4
  2011 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/17/3
  2014 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/26/17
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Special Rapporteur on the issue of human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment
➥ environment

2012 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/19/10
2018 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/37/8
 Mr. David R. BOYD
(Canada)



srenvironment@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2016 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/28/11
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Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions
➥ executions

1982 Economic and Social Council E/RES/1982/35
2017 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/35/15
 Ms. Agnes CALLAMARD
(France)



eje@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2011 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/17/5
  2014 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/26/12
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Special Rapporteur on the right to food
➥ food

2000 Commission on Human Rights resolution E/CN.4/RES/2000/10
2016 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/32/8
 Ms. Hilal ELVER
(Turkey)



srfood@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2010 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/13/4
  2013 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/22/9
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Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related international financial obligations of States on the full enjoyment of all human rights, particularly economic, social and cultural rights
➥ foreign debt

2000 Commission on Human Rights resolution A/HRC/RES/2000/82
2017 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/34/3
 Mr. Juan Pablo BOHOSLAVSKY
(Argentina)



ieforeigndebt@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2008 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/7/4
  2011 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/16/14
  2014 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/25/16
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Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
➥ freedom of opinion and expression

1993 Commission on Human Rights resolution E/CN.4/RES/1993/45
2017 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/34/18
 Mr. David KAYE
(USA)



freedex@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2008 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/7/36
  2011 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/16/4
  2014 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/25/2
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Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
➥ freedom of peaceful assembly and of association

2010 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/15/21
2016 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/32/32
 Mr. Clement Nyaletsossi VOULE
(Togo)



freeassembly@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2013 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/24/5
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Special Rapporteur on the implications for human rights of the environmentally sound management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes
➥ hazardous substances

1995 Commission on Human Rights resolution E/CN.4/RES/1995/81
2017 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/36/15
 Mr. Baskut TUNCAK
(Turkey)



srtoxicwaste@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  1998 Commission on Human Rights resolution E/CN.4/RES/1998/12
  2001 Commission on Human Rights resolution E/CN.4/RES/2001/35
  2004 Commission on Human Rights resolution E/CN.4/RES/2004/17
  2008 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/9/1
  2011 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/18/11
  2012 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/21/17
  2014 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/27/23
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Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
➥ health

2002 Commission on Human Rights resolution E/CN.4/RES/2002/31
2016 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/33/9
 Mr. Dainius PURAS
(Lithuania)



srhealth@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2010 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/15/22
  2013 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/24/6
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Special Rapporteur on adequate housing as a component of the right to an adequate standard of living, and on the right to non-discrimination in this context
➥ housing

2000 Commission on Human Rights resolution E/CN.4/RES/2000/9
2017 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/34/9
 Ms. Leilani FARHA
(Canada)



srhousing@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2007 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/6/27
  2010 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/15/8
  2013 HRC decision A/HRC/DEC/24/115
(postponement of the renewal of the mandate)
  2014 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/25/17
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Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
➥ human rights defenders

2000 Commission on Human Rights resolution E/CN.4/RES/2000/61
2017 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/34/5
Mr. Michel FORST
(France)



defenders@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2008 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/7/8
  2011 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/16/5
  2014 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/25/18
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Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers
➥ independence of judges and lawyers

1994 Commission on Human Rights resolution E/CN.4/RES/1994/41
2017 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/35/11
 Mr. Diego GARCÍA-SAYÁN
(Peru)



srindependencejl@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2008 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/8/6
  2011 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/17/2
  2014 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/26/7
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Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples
➥ indigenous peoples

2001 Commission on Human Rights resolution E/CN.4/RES/2001/57
2016 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/33/12
 Ms. Victoria Lucia TAULI-CORPUZ
(The Philippines)



indigenous@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2010 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/15/14
  2013 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/24/9
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Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons
➥ internally displaced persons

2004 Commission on Human Rights resolution E/CN.4/RES/2004/55
2016 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/32/11
 Ms. Cecilia JIMENEZ-DAMARY
(The Philippines)



idp@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2010 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/14/6
  2013 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/23/8
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Independent Expert on the promotion of a democratic and equitable international order
➥ international order

2011 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/18/6
2017 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/36/4
 Mr. Livingstone SEWANYANA
(UGANDA)



ie-internationalorder@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2014 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/27/9
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Independent Expert on human rights and international solidarity
➥ international solidarity

2005 Commission on Human Rights resolution E/CN.4/RES/2005/55
2017 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/35/3
 Mr. Obiora C. OKAFOR
(Nigeria)



iesolidarity@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2008 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/7/5
  2011 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/17/6
  2014 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/26/6

Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members
➥ leprosy

2017 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/35/9
 
Ms. Alice CRUZ
(Portugal)



srleprosy@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
N/A
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Working Group on the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination
➥ mercenaries

2005 Commission on Human Rights resolution E/CN.4/RES/2005/2
2016 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/33/4
Ms. Jelena APARAC
(Croatia)

Ms. Lilian BOBEA
(Dominican Republic)

Mr. Chris KWAJA
(Nigeria)

Ms. Sorcha MACLEOD
(UK)

Mr. Saeed MOKBIL
(Yemen) 		mercenaries@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2010 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/15/12
  2013 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/24/13
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Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants
➥ migrants

1999 Commission on Human Rights resolution E/CN.4/RES/1999/44
2017 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/34/21
 Mr. Felipe GONZÁLEZ MORALES
(Chile)



migrant@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2008 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/8/10
  2011 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/17/12
  2014 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/26/19
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Special Rapporteur on minority issues
➥ minority issues

2005 Commission on Human Rights resolution E/CN.4/RES/2005/79
2017 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/34/6
 Mr. Fernand DE VARENNES
(Canada)



minorityissues@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2008 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/7/6
  2008 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/7/6
  2011 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/16/6
  2011 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/16/6
  2014 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/25/5

Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons
➥ older persons

2013 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/24/20
2016 HRC resolution View Document
 Ms. Rosa KORNFELD-MATTE
(Chile)



olderpersons@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
N/A
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Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights
➥ poverty

1998 Commission on Human Rights resolution E/CN.4/RES/1998/25
2017 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/35/19
 Mr. Philip ALSTON
(Australia )



srextremepoverty@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2011 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/17/13
  2014 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/26/3

Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy
➥ privacy

2015 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/28/16
2018 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/37/2
 Mr. Joseph CANNATACI
(Malta)



sprivacy@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
N/A
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Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance
➥ racism

1993 Commission on Human Rights resolution E/CN.4/RES/1993/20
2017 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/34/35
 Ms. E. Tendayi ACHIUME
(Zambia)



racism@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2008 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/7/34
  2011 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/16/33
  2014 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/25/32
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Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief
➥ religion or belief

1986 Commission on Human Rights resolution E/CN.4/RES/1986/20
2019 HRC special session resolution A/HRC/RES/40/10
 Mr. Ahmed SHAHEED
(Maldives)



freedomofreligion@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2007 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/6/37
  2010 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/14/11
  2013 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/22/20
  2016 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/31/16
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Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children, including child prostitution, child pornography and other child sexual abuse material
➥ sale of children

1990 Commission on Human Rights resolution E/CN.4/RES/1990/68
2017 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/34/16
 Ms. Maud DE BOER-BUQUICCHIO
(The Netherlands)



srsaleofchildren@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2008 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/7/13
  2011 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/16/12
  2014 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/25/6

Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
➥ sexual orientation and gender identity

2016 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/32/2
 
Mr. Victor MADRIGAL-BORLOZ
(Costa Rica)



ie-sogi@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
N/A
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Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
➥ slavery

2007 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/6/14
2016 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/33/1
 Ms. Urmila BHOOLA
(South African)



srslavery@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2010 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/15/2
  2013 A/HRC/RES/24/3
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Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism
➥ terrorism

2005 Commission on Human Rights resolution E/CN.4/RES/2005/80
2019 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/40/16
 Ms. Fionnuala NÍ AOLÁIN
(Ireland)



srct@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2010 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/15/15
  2013 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/22/8
  2016 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/31/3
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Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
➥ torture

1985 Commission on Human Rights resolution A/HRC/RES/1985/33
2017 A/HRC/RES/34/19
 Mr. Nils MELZER
(Switzerland)



sr-torture@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2008 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/8/8
  2011 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/16/23
  2014 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/25/13
(for 3 years)
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Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children
➥ trafficking in persons

2004 HRC decision E/CN.4/RES/2004/110
2017 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/35/5
 Ms. Maria Grazia GIAMMARINARO
(Italy)



srtrafficking@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2008 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/8/12
  2011 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/17/1
  2014 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/26/8
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Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence
➥ truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence

2011 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/18/7
2017 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/36/7
 Mr. Fabian SALVIOLI
(Argentina)



srtruth@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2014 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/27/3

Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights
➥ unilateral coercive measures

2014 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/27/21
2017 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/36/10
 Mr. Idriss JAZAIRY
(Algeria)



ucm@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
N/A
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Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences
➥ violence against women

1994 Commission on Human Rights resolution E/CN.4/RES/1994/45
2016 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/32/19
 Ms. Dubravka ŠIMONOVIC
(Croatia)



vaw@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2008 A/HRC/RES/7/24
  2011 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/16/7
  2013 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/23/25
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Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation
➥ water and sanitation

2008 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/7/22
2016 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/33/10
 Mr. Léo HELLER
(Brazil)



srwatsan@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2011 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/16/2
  2013 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/24/18
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Working Group on the issue of discrimination against women in law and in practice
➥ women in law and in practice

2010 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/15/23
2016 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/32/4
 Ms. Alda FACIO
(Costa Rica)

Ms. Elizabeth BRODERICK
(Australia)

Ms. Melissa UPRETI
(Nepal)

Ms. Meskerem TECHANE
(Ethiopia)

Ms. Ivana RADAČIĆ
(Croatia) 		wgdiscriminationwomen@ohchr.org
 
   Interim extensions in
by
  2013 HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/23/7