In the present report, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus, Anaïs Marin, examines how Belarus engages with United Nations human rights related bodies and mechanisms. She evidences that the level of engagement, which has never been satisfactory, has significantly deteriorated over the years following the human rights crisis unfolding in the context of the 2020 presidential elections. Overviewing procedural and substantial aspects, the Special Rapporteur concludes in her report that Belarus has failed to engage with relevant international bodies and mechanisms effectively and non-selectively in relation to the human rights situation in the country. She highlights a chronic lack of engagement on certain issues and makes recommendations to the Government of Belarus and other stakeholders for improving this state of affairs.
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Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus