A/HRC/27/38 United Nations General Assembly Distr.: General 27 August 2014 Original: English Human Rights Council Twenty-seventh session Agenda items 2 and 5 Annual report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and reports of the Office of the High Commissioner and the Secretary-General Human rights bodies and mechanisms Cooperation with the United Nations, its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights Report of the Secretary-General* Summary The present report is submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 12/2, in which the Council invited the Secretary-General to submit a report to the Council at its fourteenth session, and annually thereafter, in accordance with its programme of work, containing a compilation and analysis of any available information, from all appropriate sources, on alleged reprisals against the persons referred to in paragraph 1 of the resolution, as well as recommendations on how to address the issues of intimidation and reprisals. The report contains information gathered from 16 June 2013 to 31 May 2014 and highlights relevant statements and efforts made by various stakeholders in relation to intimidation and reprisals. It contains allegations of reprisals against persons who have cooperated with the United Nations, its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights and follow-up information regarding situations mentioned in previous reports. It provides recommendations with a view to addressing and preventing cases of intimidation and reprisal. * Late submission. GE.14-15023 (E) *1415023*

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