A/HRC/9/28 page 65 III. Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development A. Panels Annual discussion on the integration of a gender perspective in the work of the Human Rights Council 46. At its 7th meeting, on 12 September 2008, pursuant to resolution 6/30, the Council held its annual discussion on the integration of a gender perspective in its work. The High Commissioner opened the discussion with a statement. 47. The following panellists addressed the Council: the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences, Gulnara Shahinian; the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous peoples, James Anaya; the Special Rapporteur on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography, Najat M’Jid Maala; and the gender expert from Action Canada for Population and Development and the Sexual Rights Initiative, Sandeep Prasad. The panel was moderated by Clemencia Forero Ucros (Colombia). 48. In the first part of the ensuing general debate, the following made statements and asked questions: (a) Representatives of States members of the Council: Canada, Chile (on behalf of the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States), Cuba, France (on behalf of the European Union), Pakistan (on behalf of the Organization of the Islamic Conference), Philippines, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Slovenia, Switzerland; (b) Observers for the following States: Algeria, Norway, Oman; (c) Observers for non-governmental organizations: Human Rights Watch (also on behalf of Amnesty International), International Federation of University Women (also on behalf of Zonta International, Femme Afrique Solidarité, the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, the World Student Christian Federation, the Women’s World Summit Foundation, the International Council of Women, the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, the International Alliance of Women, the Women’s Federation for World Peace International and the Worldwide Organization for Women). 49. At the same meeting, the High Commissioner made concluding remarks and answered questions. 50. Also at the same meeting, the panellists made comments and answered questions. 51. In the ensuing general debate, at the same meeting, the following made statements and asked questions: