UN expert on debt and human rights to visit Liechtenstein

OHCHR

GENEVA (16 June 2023)- The UN Independent Expert on foreign debt, other financial obligations and human rights, Attiya Waris, will visit Liechtenstein from 19 to 26 June 2023.

During her visit, Waris will examine a wide range of issues related to illicit financial flows, fiscal affairs, debt, and their implications on human rights. She will assess the human rights impact of economic and financial policies in the country, as well as their extra-territorial human rights impact.

The expert will meet with fiscal, financial, trade, environment, justice, human rights, and social affairs administrations. She will also meet with civil society and the private sector.

Waris will hold a press conference to present her preliminary findings on 26 June at 11 a.m. in the Oberland Room of the Hotel Residence, Staedtle 23, Vaduz. Access will be strictly limited to journalists.

The expert will submit her report to the UN Human Rights Council’s 55th session in March 2024.

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