We are happy to share with you an infographic, illustrating the thematic report of the Special Rapporteur on the right to development to the Human Rights Council, entitled “Participation in development: taking the right to development seriously”, (A/HRC/63/32).
The report elaborates on the meaning of “active, free and meaningful participation” in economic development-related decision-making. The participation of people and communities in development governance at different levels – local, provincial, national, regional and international – adds value to both the process and the outcomes of decision-making. To assist various decision makers in facilitating participatory development, I elaborate on preconditions for participation and proposes guidance on achieving participation in development for key actors, namely, States, national human rights institutions, United Nations entities, multilateral development banks, companies and civil society organizations.
The Special Rapporteur will present his report and hold an interactive dialogue with the Human Rights Council on 11 September 2026 during its 63rd session. The presentation can be viewed on UN TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1o/k1ofwftb8g .
Further, we are happy to share with you an infographic illustrating the Special Rapporteur’s thematic report to the UN General Assembly, which he will present to the 3rd Committee of the General Assembly in New York on 30 October 2026. The report is entitled “Peace for development: Road map for a peace economy”, (A/81/187).
