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Calls for Input from Organizations of Persons with Disabilities

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When persons with disabilities participate in decision-making processes, it provides strong support towards ensuring that policies, strategies, programs and operations to be more effective in addressing barriers to inclusion and more relevant in supporting their full and equal participation.

—Consultation Guidelines of the UN Disability Inclusion Strategy

In line with Article 4(3) of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), persons with disabilities and their representative organisations should be closely consulted and actively involved in matters concerning them. This includes persons with disabilities in all their diversity- children, women, older persons, persons with diverse SOGIESC, Indigenous peoples, migrants and others, as well as persons representing different disability constituencies.

Our views matter on all matters: Nothing without us! 

Our unique perspectives draw on our own expertise and experiences and can help shape and inform programs, policies and practices – including beyond disability-specific matters- to strengthen inclusion for the benefit of all.

Let’s put our participation to practice by seizing these opportunities*:

*Information on this web page will be updated regularly. Don’t miss out!

 

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Report on violence against older women, Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls. Deadline 10 April 2026

The Special Rapporteur would like to receive input to examine the forms and manifestations of violence experienced by older women, particularly those that they suffer on the basis of their age and sex, the relevant laws and gaps in legislation, and the best practices that could adequately address their challenges. The submissions will inform recommendations for States and other stakeholders on how to combat violence against older women and what legal, policy, and institutional measures are consistent with international human rights law obligations.

Questionnaire

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Respondents may wish to answer some but not all of these questions. Input is sought from civil society organizations, academia, legal, policy or health experts, States and national human rights mechanisms. Individuals should not send input.

Should the number of submissions remain manageable, the mandate may publish and cite those submissions, unless they are marked by their authors as confidential.

Input/comments should not exceed 3000 words and should be sent in Word or PDF in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Chinese to [email protected] with the Email subject line: Violence against older women by 10 April 2026 23:30 (Geneva time).

For more information, visit the SR’s webpage.

The impact of unilateral coercive measures on the right to food, Special Rapporteur on unilateral coercive measures. Deadline 15 March 2026.

The SR is seeking inputs to draft a report addressing direct and indirect impacts of unilateral coercive measures, means of enforcement and overcompliance on the right to adequate food and means of its procurement, including adequacy and sustainability of food availability and access for all.

Key questions and types of input/comments sought

The Special Rapporteur would be grateful to receive input on the following questions that are not by no means exhaustive:

  1. Have unilateral sanctions, means of their enforcement or over-compliance affected access to food (specific foodstuffs, including basic food basket products; ability to produce or procure basic food basket products)? If so, please provide statistics, specific examples and other relevant information, including on the most affected groups (e.g., children, pregnant women, elderly people etc.), on changes in adequacy of dietary supply and connected statistical indicators (prevalence of undernourishment, food insecurity levels, children malnutrition, stunting, micronutrient deficiencies etc.), inflation in food consumer prices as well as other relevant information.
  2. Which population groups have been most affected by limited food access or rising food costs (women, children, rural and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, displaced persons, refugees, urban poor etc.)? Please provide disaggregated data, if available.
  3. Have unilateral sanctions, means their enforcement or over-compliance restricted State’s ability to guarantee the right to adequate food? Please describe which public institutions, legal frameworks or national programs (e.g. food subsidies, rural development, social protection etc.), public nutrition programs (school meals, child or maternal feeding, food aid) have been affected. Describe any mitigation measures introduced by governments or humanitarian actors.
  4. Have sanctions or over-compliance measures limited access to essential agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, fuel, machinery, irrigation systems, veterinary products)? If so, please, provide evidence of shortages, import restrictions, or price increases affecting food availability; indicate examples of regional or sectoral impacts.
  5. Have there been difficulties in food import/export operations, shipping, or insurance due to sanctions-related payment, delivery or insurance restrictions? Describe concrete cases of blocked or delayed shipments, non-processing of letters of credit, or withdrawal of suppliers. Are there documented cases of fear of secondary sanctions leading to withdrawal of suppliers or service providers from food-related operations? Please provide details.
  6. Have humanitarian exemptions for food, seeds, fertilizers, or agricultural equipment proven effective in practice? If not, please specify procedural, financial or logistical barriers (licensing delays, blocked payments, over-compliance by banks or carriers etc).
  7. Have humanitarian organizations, UN agencies, NGOs or donors faced obstacles in delivering food aid, agricultural assistance, or nutrition support due to sanctions or excessive risk aversion by private actors (banks, insurers, logistics companies)? Describe specific incidents or patterns of over-compliance. Have unilateral sanctions or over-compliance hindered participation in international initiatives, research projects, or partnerships related to agriculture and food security? Please identify suspended, cancelled, or modified cooperation programs and their implications.
  8. Have sanctions or their enforcement restricted access to environmentally sustainable agricultural technologies, climate-resilient inputs, or research cooperation on food security and climate adaptation? Describe observed impacts on the sustainability of food systems.
  9. What policy or legal recommendations would you propose to ensure that unilateral coercive measures, enforcement, and over-compliance do not undermine the right to food?

All stakeholders are invited to fill in the online form Monitoring and assessment of the impact of unilateral sanctions and overcompliance on human rights or send their responses in written to the mailbox of the mandate.

Input/comments should be sent in Word or PDF in English, French, Spanish or Russian, to [email protected] with the Email subject line: UCM and the right to food, by 15 March 2026. Submissions will be made publicly available unless confidentiality is requested.

For more information, visit the SR’s webpage.

The impact of mental health challenges on the enjoyment of human rights by young people, OHCHR study. Deadline 20 February 2026

The report aims to explore (i) the legal and policy framework concerning the human rights of young people in relation to mental health, (ii) the main barriers and challenges faced by young people experiencing mental health challenges in fully enjoying their human rights, and (iii) promising practices and solutions to promote young people’s right to mental health and ensure their full range of human rights are respected, protected, and fulfilled.

Key questions and types of input/comments sought

In order to inform the preparations of the study, the UN Human Rights Office has prepared a call for inputs for stakeholders to respond to concerning the focus areas of the report.

Respondents are requested to limit their comments to a maximum of 5 pages. Additional supporting materials, such as reports, academic studies, and other types of background materials may be annexed to the submission.

Questionnaire for CSOs
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Consultation with young people

Input/comments should not exceed 5 pages should be sent in Word or PDF in English, French or Spanish to [email protected]; Cc: [email protected] with the Email subject line: Inputs for study on the impact of mental health challenges on the enjoyment of human rights by young people by 20 February 2026.

For more information, visit the OHCHR’s webpage.

Violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, bisexual, and queer (LBQ) women, Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity. Deadline 15 February 2026

This call for inputs aims to gather comprehensive information directly from LBQ women, their organizations, and allies about the realities they face. Rather than working from predetermined assumptions about what constitutes violence and discrimination against LBQ women, this investigation seeks to learn from community expertise and lived experience.

The report will analyze patterns that emerge from these contributions to identify systemic barriers, root causes, and concrete recommendations for protecting LBQ women’s human rights. The goal is to produce research that authentically reflects community priorities and needs.

Rather than seeking confirmation of particular theories, this investigation aims to:

  • Discover what LBQ women themselves identify as their most pressing concerns;
  • Understand root causes of violence and discrimination from community perspectives;
  • Identify patterns across different contexts while respecting local specificities;
  • Learn about community-generated solutions and strategies for change; and
  • Highlight gaps in current research, policy, and advocacy approaches.

Questionnaires:  [English | Français | Español]

Input/comments should not exceed 2500 words and should be sent in Word or PDF in English, French or Spanish to [email protected] with the Email subject line: Input to IE SOGI report to HRC62, by 15 February 2026 18:00 (Geneva time).

For more information, visit the Independent Expert’s webpage.