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Brunel experts at the United Nations

Brunel Law School’s Professor Alexandra Xanthaki serves as United Nations Special Rapporteur, giving the university the rare distinction of having a member of staff serve such high level of mandates.

Special Rapporteurs are leading independent human rights experts elected by the UN to report on specific human rights issues. There are currently 55 working around the world.

Initially for three years, Professor Xanthaki’s mandate is to promote and protect cultural rights and cultural diversity. From the right to participate in culture, to the right to cultural heritage, and rights to artistic and scientific freedom, the mandate is quite broad. 

In her new role, Prof Xanthaki will complete two thematic studies every year after consultations with all stakeholders. She is also expected to visit formally two countries a year to monitor and discuss their position on cultural rights and provide technical help to those countries where required. She will also be responsible for communicating with states where specific complaints have been made to the UN on the issue.

Professor Xanthaki was appointed in October 2021. 


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