As called for by the Human Rights Council in its resolution 52/21, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights will convene an expert meeting on the obstacles to the repatriation of funds of illicit origin to the countries of origin and their impact on the enjoyment of human rights, to discuss challenges and best practices in this regard and to make recommendations with the participation of States, the Advisory Committee and other stakeholders. 

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Intersessional seminar on the negative impact of the non-repatriation of funds of illicit origin to the countries of origin on the enjoyment of human rights – Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (A/HRC/51/12) (2022).

Human Rights Council resolution 52/21 of 19 April 2023 on the negative impact of the non-repatriation of funds of illicit origin to the countries of origin on the enjoyment of human rights, and the importance of improving international cooperation (A/HRC/RES/52/21)

General Assembly resolution adopted on 14 December 2022 on the Promotion of international cooperation to combat illicit financial flows and strengthen good practices on assets return to foster sustainable development (A/RES/77/154)

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. Non-binding set of practical guidelines for efficient asset recovery (2022) (A/HRC/52/45)

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. International financial obligations, digital systems and human rights (2022) (A/HRC/52/34)

Financing for Sustainable Development Report, 2022.

Advisory Committee, Study on utilizing non-repatriated illicit funds with a view to supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (2020) (A/HRC/43/66).

Advisory Committee, Research-based study on the impact of flow of funds of illicit origin and the non-repatriation thereof to the countries of origin on the enjoyment of human rights, including economic, social and cultural rights (2017) (A/HRC/36/52).

Independent Expert on foreign debt, Final report on the negative impact of the non-repatriation of funds of illicit origin on the enjoyment of human rights, (2014) (A/HRC/25/52).

Independent Expert on foreign debt, Interim report on the negative impact of the non-repatriation of funds of illicit origin on the enjoyment of human rights (2013) (A/HRC/22/42).

Comprehensive study on the negative impact of the non-repatriation of funds of illicit origin to the countries of origin on the enjoyment of human rights, in particular economic, social and cultural rights (2011) (A/HRC/19/42).