The Special Procedures assumed by the Human Rights Council are thematic and country-related. Special Rapporteur is one of the titles used for these procedures. The present one was established in 1993.

• Mr. Richard Falk (United States of America), since 1 May 2008
• Mr. John Dugard (South Africa), 2001-2008
• Mr. Giorgio Giacomelli (Italy), 1999-2001
• Mr. Hannu Halinen (Finland), 1995-1999
• Mr. René Felber (Switzerland), 1993-1995

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