A special representative of the Secretary-General is a highly respected expert who has been appointed by the

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to represent them in meetings with heads of state on critical human rights issues. The representatives can carry out country visits to investigate alleged violations of

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and act as negotiators on behalf of the

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Current Special Representatives

Special Representatives active include: *

Current Deputy Special Representatives

Deputy Special Representatives active include: *

Former Special Representatives

Some of the former Special Representatives include: *

Special Advisers

* Juan E. Méndez, Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide

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