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Collection of various resources related to Special Procedures
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Annual facts and figures
This publication provides an annual overview on the main activities of special procedures
From 2014 onwards the annual facts and figures can be found as part of the annual reports here.
- 2013 - English
- 2012 - English
- 2011 - English
- 2010 - English | Français | Español
- 2009 - English | Français | Español
- 2008 - English
- 2007 - English
- 2006 - English
- 2005 - English
Directory of Special Procedures Mandate Holders
Short information on all mandate holders
- June 2023
English - July 2020
English [Version to print] - November 2018
English - November 2017
English - June 2017
English - June 2016
English [Version to print] - December 2015
English - June 2015
English - August 2014
English - 10 October 2013
English | Français | Español - From 1 January 2013
English | Français | Español - April - June 2012
English | Français | Español - January-March 2012
- August-December 2011
- January-July 2011
Procedures quarterly bulletin
Between 2006 and 2010 a quarterly bulletin on the work of special procedures was published.
Nineteenth Issue (October - December 2010)
Eighteenth Issue (July - September 2010)
Seventeenth Issue (April - June 2010)
Sixteenth Issue (January-March 2010)
Fifteenth Issue (October - December 2009)
Fourteenth Issue (July-September 2009)
Thirteenth Issue (April-June 2009)
Twelfth Issue (January to March 2009)
Eleventh Issue (October to December 2008)
Tenth Issue (July to September 2008)
Ninth Issue (April to June 2008)
Eighth Issue (January to March 2008)
Seventh Issue (October - December 2007)
Sixth Issue (July - September 2007)
Fifth Issue (April - June 2007)
Fourth Issue (January - March 2007)
Third Issue (September - December 2006)
Second issue (May-August 2006)
First issue (January - April 2006)
Videos
The UN Human Rights Council has a group of experts who carry out visits worldwide to monitor and report on a wide range of human rights violations, reflect on different human rights issues and advocate for protection. They are the largest body of independent experts in the UN Human Rights system, and for them it’s all about the people.
"21st Century", is a half-hour, monthly news magazine series produced by United Nations Television focused on under-reported stories from around the world, told through the personal experiences of those affected.
As a human rights lawyer, the UN Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, Juan E. Méndez, has dedicated over 40 years to ending torture.