The Head of the United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission, Mr. Mohamed Chande Othman, held a bilateral meeting with a representative of the International Human Rights Coalition in Geneva, Switzerland. The meeting focused on strengthening mechanisms for joint coordination and enhancing cooperation in the monitoring and protection of human rights.
Discussions centered on several key issues, foremost among them exploring ways to activate continuous coordination channels and improve direct communication between the parties.
The meeting also underscored the shared commitment to strengthening partnerships and complementing the roles of official UN mechanisms and international civil society organizations, recognizing them as essential pillars for ensuring accountability and upholding the rule of law. In addition, both sides reviewed the most pressing humanitarian crises and urgent international issues, with particular emphasis on identifying effective mechanisms and solutions to ensure the protection of civilians in areas affected by conflict and instability.
This meeting forms part of the ongoing human rights engagement within the United Nations in Geneva, aimed at mobilizing international support for fact-finding missions and enabling them to carry out their field mandates in accordance with independent international standards.
