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Go To Part I II III IV V International Mechanisms | UN Bodies evaluation The Special Rapporteur has not previously dealt directly with the issue of IDPs. However, among his articulated areas of interest are obstacles to access to information on development projects proposed by governments and obstacles to participation in decision-making processes, especially for women. These areas may be of particular relevance to persons facing displacement from development projects. He might also be interested to address issues related to restrictions on other types of information of importance to IDPs, such as the security situation in their home areas. Who may submit communications Anyone may submit communications to the Special Rapporteur. competence The Special Rapporteur is empowered to address issues in any UN member state. exhaustion of Domestic remedies The Special Rapporteur does not require a showing of exhaustion of local remedies. Duplication of Procedures The Special Rapporteur does not bar duplication of procedures. Time issues Where appropriate in the circumstances, the Special Rapporteur will issue urgent appeals on an expedited basis. There is no time limit for submission of communications to the Special Rapporteur. language and format Communications must be in writing and may be in any of the official UN languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish. There is no required format for submitting communications, but at a minimum, information provided must include the name of the person whose rights have been infringed, identification of the perpetrators, identification of the person submitting the communication, the date and place of the incident described, and a detailed description of the circumstances. The Special Rapporteur’s questionnaire (page 90) is recommended to ensure that all the necessary information is provided. confidentiality Communications may not be anonymous, but the name of the author will be kept confidential. If requested, the Special Rapporteur will also keep the name(s) of actual or potential victim(s) confidential. In this case, however, sufficient details must be provided to enable the government to investigate the matter. Procedure When a communication is received with adequate information, the Special Rapporteur will forward it to the government with a request for its response and, in the case of urgent appeals, immediate action to forestall the violation of the right to freedom of expression. Potential result The Special Rapporteur may issue an urgent appeal or allegation letter to the government expressing his concern. Summaries of each such communication and any governmental replies are submitted to the Council (and thus made publicly available) with the Special Rapporteur’s annual report. He may also undertake a country mission to raise issues in depth with the domestic authorities. Guide to International Human Rights Mechanisms for Internally Displaced Persons and their Advocates 88
Go To Part I II III IV V send communications to: International Mechanisms | UN Bodies Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression OHCHR-UNOG 8-14 Avenue de la Paix 1211 Geneva 10 Switzerland Fax: +41 22 917 90 03 E-mail: urgent-action@ohchr.org (include the name of mechanism in the subject line) for more information The Special Rapporteur’s website: www.ohchr.org/english/issues/opinion/index.htm Frontline Defenders Guide: www.frontlinedefenders.org/manual/en/rfoe_m.htm Guide to International Human Rights Mechanisms for Internally Displaced Persons and their Advocates 8
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