5th Meeting, 12th Session of the Expert Mechanism…

Item 5 (cont'd) Implementation of the mandate and programme of work

(a) Focused thematic discussions and interactive dialogues

(v) The role of civil society organizations in realizing the right to development at the grassroots level (10h-12h) - Presented by Ms. Ibáñez Rivas

The Expert Mechanism provides the Human Rights Council with thematic expertise on the right to development in searching for, identifying and sharing best practices with Member States and promotes the implementation of the right to development worldwide.

The Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development (EMRTD) was established by the Human Rights Council in 2019 under resolution 42/23 as a subsidiary body of the Council. In carrying out its mandate, the Expert Mechanism holds annual meetings (see below), undertakes thematic studies and study visits, holds interactive discussions and consultations, participates in outreach and communications initiatives and reports to the General Assembly and Human Rights Council.