Mariana Katzarova

At-a-Glance

United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation
Founded RAW in WAR (Reach All Women in WAR) in 2006
Led the OHCHR Examination of the human rights situation in Belarus (OEB), delivering a highly commended report in March 2022
Managed the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Eastern Ukraine from March 2014 to April 2016
Initiated the establishment of an OSCE-wide Network of Lawyers in 2012 to provide pro bono representation for trafficked persons
Organized the first Human Rights Council panel, 'Giving Voice to the Victims and Survivors of Human Trafficking,' in June 2010
Initiated and led the development of the Commentary on the Recommended Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights and Human Trafficking at OHCHR

Biography

Mariana Katzarova serves as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation. She is a highly experienced human rights leader and expert, specializing in combating human trafficking and violence against women.