United Nations Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women

This Resolution established the mandate of the "Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women its causes and consequences".

[1] As of November 2021[update] the special rapporteur was Reem Alsalem.

"[3][4] The special rapporteur is mandated to seek and receive information on violence against women, recommend ways to eliminate violence against women at national, regional and intersectionality levels, and work collaboratively with the other United Nations human rights mechanisms.

[6] Each year the Special Rapporteur provides a written report to the Human Rights Council outlining the activities undertaken and themes analyzed.

[7] The Special Rapporteur can send communications or letters to governments and other actors regarding human rights violations and concerns relating to bills, legislation, policies or practices that do not comply with international human rights law and standards.