Objectives

The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, Francesca Albanese, invites all States and other authorities, national human rights institutions, human rights defenders, civil society organizations, academics, UN agencies and other stakeholders, to share their views and thoughts on themes and activities that should be considered priorities in the implementation of her mandate. As she has not been permitted access to the occupied Palestinian territory so far, she wishes to solicit input in the effort to ensure that views and perspectives of the widest range of Palestinians and other relevant stakeholders are heard and taken into account in carrying out her work as the Special Rapporteur.

Key questions and types of input sought

The Special Rapporteur welcomes contributions on any of the following questions:

1. In your views, what are the most serious violations of international law in the occupied Palestinian territory that warrant the Special Rapporteur’s attention and reporting?
2. Among those issues, which one do you consider the Special Rapporteur may be able to address in the most effective and strategic manner, based on the scope of her mandate, working methods and approach?
3. What actions would you suggest that the Special Rapporteur takes to address the issue, within the purview of her mandate?
4. Who are the important duty-bearers and other actors that could influence positive change (e.g. Government authorities, civil society organizations, businesses, media, religious groups, diplomatic community, other international human rights mechanisms) that you would recommend the Special Rapporteur to more proactively engage with?