[hr-education] Re: HRE and the UN Special Procedures on Human Rights

It might be good to ensure that promoting HRE work related to the specific
thematic / sectoral issue of each mandate holder is recognized as one of
functions

In addition to the HRE specific inputs, it might be good if the NGO WG on
HREL can reiterate the importance of maintaining both thematic AND country
special procedures - with their independence intact - and possibly,
enhanced.

There is a fear that the HRC decision to establish a WG to "rationalize"
special procedures is a code word for some member states to clip the wings
of this independent and vocal group of experts - and the planned manual,
should not become a tool to silence and limit the mandates of special
procedures.

This statement made by Vitit, the chair of the coordination committee of
special procedures will give some input:  
http://www.ohchr.org/english/bodies/chr/special/HRC_2nd_session_CC_chair_statement28sep06.doc
(Word document).

Ruki 

Ruki Fernando 
Thailand 





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