UN expert on albinism
| Experts albinism Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism |
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| Organization type | Special Rapporteur |
| Abbreviation | IEAlbinism |
| management | Ms. Ikponwosa Ero |
| Founded | April 10, 2015 |
| Headquarters | Palais des Nations, Geneva |
| Upper organization | UN Human Rights Council |
In creating the Albinism Expert Post , the Human Rights Council reaffirmed that everyone has the right to life, liberty and security. He recalled the universality, indivisibility of all human rights and fundamental freedoms, as well as the need for people with albinism to guarantee the full enjoyment of their rights and freedoms without discrimination.
The UN mandate
The UN Human Rights Council created this position on April 10, 2015 by means of a resolution in which the mandate was also defined. This UN mandate is limited to three years and is regularly extended. The last extension of the mandate took place on April 9, 2018.
The expert is not an employee of the United Nations, but is given a mandate by the UN, and the UN Human Rights Council has issued a code of conduct for this purpose. The independent status of the mandate holder is crucial for the impartial performance of her duties. The term of office of a mandate is limited to a maximum of six years.
It prepares thematic studies and draws up guidelines for improving human rights. The Special Representative makes country visits at the invitation of states and can make recommendations in an advisory capacity. It examines notifications and submits suggestions to the states on how they can remedy any irregularities. It also carries out follow-up procedures in which it checks the implementation of the recommendations. To this end, it prepares annual reports for the attention of the UN Human Rights Council.
Websites
- Albinism experts website (French)
- Website of Experts on albinism (English)
Footnotes
- ↑ Creation and mandate. (PDF) In: A / HRC / RES / 28/6. UN Human Rights Council , April 10, 2015, accessed April 8, 2019 .
- ↑ Extension of mandate. (PDF) In: A / HRC / RES / 37/5. UN Human Rights Council , April 9, 2018, accessed April 8, 2019 .
- ↑ Appointment of the special rapporteurs. Published by: UN Human Rights Council , accessed April 5, 2019 .
- ↑ Special procedure. In: Human Rights Council. Published by: German Institute for Human Rights , accessed on April 5, 2019 .
- ↑ Code of Conduct (Word) In: A / HRC / RES / 5/2 . UN Human Rights Council . June 18, 2007. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
- ↑ Action manual (PDF) UN Human Rights Council . Retrieved April 28, 2019.
- ↑ a b Special Rapporteur. Published by: UN Human Rights Council , accessed April 5, 2019 .
- ↑ Country visits. Published by: UN Human Rights Council , accessed April 5, 2019 .
- ↑ a b Recommendations. Published by: UN Human Rights Council , accessed April 5, 2019 .
- ↑ General information. Retrieved April 5, 2019 .
- ↑ Connection procedure. Published by: UN Human Rights Council , accessed April 5, 2019 .
- ↑ Annual reports in general. Retrieved April 5, 2019 .