Your Next OpportunityApply for UN Human Rights Council Independent Expert Vacancies |Deadline 9 June 2026
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The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), under the United Nations Human Rights Council, has opened applications for eight independent expert positions for 2026. These roles are part of the UN “special procedures” system, which monitors, reports, and advises on global human rights issues. Applicants may apply for the following roles: Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions Special Rapporteur on safe drinking water and sanitation
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- OHCHR special procedures recruitment information and application materialshttps://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/sp/hrc63
- Application guidelineshttps://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/sp/application-guidelines
- Nominations and selection process informationhttps://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/sp/nominations
- Frequently asked questions on selection processhttps://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/sp/basic-information-selection-independent-experts
- Technical support emailohchr-hrc-appointments@un.org
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