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E.
Communication and cooperation with other mandate holders
44.
The Independent Expert recognizes that the scope of the mandate incorporates a
wide range of human rights issues and concerns. While the interlinking of all human rights,
including civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, gives the Independent Expert
wide latitude, he is mindful of the need to cooperate with other mandate holders in
executing his mandate and connecting it to others. In this regard, themes addressed above
may be pursued in consultation with special procedure mandate holders working on the
rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, freedom of opinion and
expression, the situation of human rights defenders, violence and discrimination against
women, the right to development, foreign debt, extreme poverty, international solidarity
and the human rights impact of transnational corporations and other business enterprises,
among others.
45.
In addition, the Independent Expert envisages the possibility of developing, as
appropriate, a series of joint actions with other mandate holders, including issuing joint
communications and undertaking joint country visits where there are intersecting interest
areas in a particular country, individual cases of common concern, violations of human
rights that implicate democratic principles or equity, or reprisals.
V. Conclusion
46.
In the present report the Independent Expert presents the vision and priorities
which he wishes to share with Member States and other stakeholders regarding the
way in which he intends to execute the mandate, all the while working in a spirit of
openness, frankness and transparency.
47.
The mandate requires a holistic approach, ensuring that all rights are
promoted and protected in an environment that gives due recognition to issues of
participation, inclusion and transparency.
48.
The Independent Expert intends to work closely with a broad cross-section of
stakeholders, including Governments, intergovernmental organizations, regional
organizations and private sector actors, to create a better understanding of the need to
promote a democratic and equitable international order. In addition, he looks
forward to consulting with a broad range of civil society organizations to further
increase knowledge of, and engagement with, the mandate.
49.
It is the desire of the Independent Expert to document his findings and any
difficulties encountered and lessons learned, sharing these lessons with the Council
and all relevant stakeholders.
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