Background

The Human Rights Council, in its resolution 33/14 of 29 September 2016, established the mandate of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to development. The mandate was extended by resolution 51/7. Mr. Surya Deva was appointed Special Rapporteur for a period of three years and took up his functions on 1 May 2023. 

In 2024, the Special Rapporteur will be presenting reports to the Human Rights Council and to the UN General Assembly on the following themes: (a) Climate justice: Loss and damage; and (b) The right to development of children and future generations.

Objectives

To inform these two thematic reports, the Special Rapporteur seeks to collect input on certain specific issues from States and all other stakeholders. 

Key questions and types of input/comments sought

The Special Rapporteur therefore wishes to receive inputs, by responding to the following questionnaire to help enrich these upcoming reports.

Download the questionnaire (PDF):
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How inputs will be used

All submissions will be made publicly available and posted on the Special Rapporteur’s homepage at the OHCHR website