In its resolution 30/9 on "Equal participation in political and public affairs”, the Human Rights Council requested the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to organize an expert workshop to discuss the existing guidance on the implementation of the right to participate in public affairs. The workshop was aimed at identifying possible gaps and making recommendations in that regard, and at identifying new developments, trends, and innovations with respect to full, effective and equal participation in political and public affairs.

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human rights organized the expert workshop on the right to participate in public affairs on 18 May 2016 in Geneva. A summary of the discussions held during the expert workshop can be found in the report above.