Special Representative of the Secretary-General

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A special representative of the Secretary-General is a highly respected expert who has been appointed by the Secretary-General of the United Nations to represent them in meetings with heads of state on critical human rights issues. The representatives can carry out country visits to investigate alleged violations of human rights and act as negotiators on behalf of the United Nations.

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Current Special Representatives

Special Representatives active as of June 2022 include: [1]

Deputy Special Representatives

Former Special Representatives

Some of the former Special Representatives include:

Special Advisers

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