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Overview of UN Human Rights Council SPECIAL PROCEDURES - Special Rapporteurs, Independent Experts +

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Call for Nominations of UN Special Rapporteurs +

Appointments to Be Made at Human Rights Council Session 26 (10-27 June 2014 

Updated information on the selection and appointment procedure [English | French]

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English [Word - PDF] – French [Word - PDF]

APPLICATION DEADLINE : THURSDAY 3 APRIL 2014 (MIDNIGHT, GMT)

To apply for the mandates below: complete the web-based application procedure and submit an application form in word, which is accessible through this web page by clicking on each mandate (listed in English alphabetical order).

MANDATE	LIST OF CANDIDATES
Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Established by Human Rights Council’s resolution A/HRC/RES/16/4
Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health Established by Human Rights Council’s resolution A/HRC/RES/24/6
Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children Established by Human Rights Council’s resolution A/HRC/RES/17/1
Working Group on Arbitrary Detention Member from Asia-Pacific States Established by Human Rights Council’s resolution A/HRC/RES/24/7
Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent Member from African States Established by Human Rights Council’s resolution A/HRC/RES/18/28