SECOND PART: APPLICATION FORM IN WORD
(appointments to be made at HRC26 in June 2014)
Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and
children [HRC res. 17/1]
How to start the application process:
- The application process has been split into 2 parts, the first part is a Webbased survey and the second part is an application form in word which can be
downloaded, completed and returned by email. Both parts and all sections of
the application form should be filled in for the application to be processed.
The first part, i.e. the Web-based survey is used to collect information for
statistical purposes such as personal data (i.e. name, gender, nationality),
contact details, mandate/s applying for and nominating entity. The webbased survey should only be completed once, i.e. multiple selection
allowed to indicate if the candidate is applying for more than one mandates.
This is the second part, i.e. of the application form in Word which can be
downloaded, completed and saved in word format and then submitted as an
attachment by email. Information provided in this form, includes a motivation
letter of maximum 600 words, will be used as received to prepare the public
list of candidates who applied for each vacancy and will be made available to
concerned parties, including through the OHCHR Internet.
Once completed the application form in Word should be submitted by email to
hrcspecialprocedures@ohchr.org
If the candidate is applying for more than one mandates, an application form
needs to be completed and sent for each mandate.
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A maximum of 3 reference letters can be attached, in pdf format, to the
application sent by email. No additional document is required.
Application Deadline: Thursday, 3 April 2014 (midnight, GMT).
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed at a later stage.
If encountering technical difficulties, you may contact us by email:
hrcspecialprocedures@ohchr.org or fax: + 41 22 917 9011
An acknowledgment will be sent when we receive both parts of the
application process, i.e. the information through the web-based
survey and the application form through email.
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SECOND PART: APPLICATION FORM IN WORD
(appointments to be made at HRC26 in June 2014)
Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and
children [HRC res. 17/1]
I. PERSONAL DATA
Family Name:
Giammarinaro
First Name:
Maria Grazia
Maiden name (if any):
Middle name:
Sex:
Male
Female
Date of birth ( d-MMM-yy): 23-giu-53
Place of birth: Palermo, Italy
Nationality(please indicate the
nationality that will appear on the public
list of candidates): Italian
Any other nationality:
II. MANDATE - SPECIFIC COMPETENCE/QUALIFICATION/KNOWLEDGE
NOTE: Please describe why the candidate’s
competence/qualifications/knowledge is relevant in relation to the
specific mandate:
QUALIFICATIONS (200 words)
Relevant educational
qualifications or equivalent
professional experience in the
field of human rights; good
communication skills (i.e. orally
and in writing) in one of the
official languages of the United
Nations (i.e. Arabic, Chinese,
English, French, Russian,
Spanish.)
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I have extensive knowledge and experience
in human rights, in particular women's
rights, non-discrimination, and trafficking
in persons. These stem from my university
qualifications, and my work as a Judge, a
policy-maker and a diplomat.
Since 1991, I have been a Penal Judge in
Italy. In this position I have dealt with
organized crime cases, including trafficking.
I have also developed many good practices
regarding victims' rights.
From 1996 to 2001, as the Head of the
Legislative Office of the Minister for Equal
Opportunities, I drafted the Italian
legislation on non-discrimination and
trafficking, inspired by a human rightsbased approach and gender
mainstreaming.
From 2006 to 2010 I worked at the
European Commission and drafted the EU
Directives on trafficking and sexual
exploitation of children.
More recently, as the OSCE Special
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children [HRC res. 17/1]
RELEVANT EXPERTISE (200
words)
Knowledge of international
human rights instruments,
norms and principles. (Please
state how this was acquired).
Knowledge of institutional
mandates related to the United
Nations or other international or
regional organizations’ work in
the area of human rights.
(Please state how this was
acquired).
Proven work experience in the
field of human rights. (Please
state years of experience.
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Representative for Combating Trafficking in
Human Beings (2010 to 2014), I advocated
the protection of trafficked persons’ rights,
in line with the OHCHR Recommended
Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights
and Human Trafficking.
I have excellent oral communication skills
in English, French and Italian, including in
front of a large audience and in a
diplomatic environment, and have
participated as speaker in innumerable
high-level conferences, seminars and
training sessions.
My knowledge of human rights instruments
and mandates is profound and based on
direct participation in relevant negotiations,
as well as in academic debates.
In particular, I was a member of the Italian
delegation during the negotiation of the
CEDAW Optional Protocol, the International
Criminal Court Statute, and the UN
Convention against Transnational
Organized Crime and the Trafficking
Protocol.
Furthermore, I was the Scientific Expert of
the Secretariat of the Council of Europe
during the negotiation of the Convention on
Action against Trafficking in Human Beings.
I have trained judges and prosecutors on a
regular basis, and have given lectures on
trafficking and victims' rights in the
Universities of Oxford, Coimbra, Cork,
Rome, London and Vienna. I have also
published numerous articles on related
topics in English, French and Italian.
As OSCE Special Representative for
Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, I
negotiated an Addendum to the OSCE
Action Plan on trafficking in human beings,
which required a profound knowledge of all
international instruments directly or
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indirectly related to the subject.
Moreover I cooperated with the UN Special
Rapporteurs on Trafficking, and
Contemporary Forms of Slavery, and
highlighted multiple links between
trafficking and other human rights issues,
including discrimination and torture.
ESTABLISHED COMPETENCE
(200 words)
Nationally, regionally or
internationally recognized
competence related to human
rights. (Please explain how such
competence was acquired).
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My competence in the field of human rights
and human trafficking developed firstly at
the national level, during my tenure at the
Ministry of Equal Opportunities (19962001). It was further recognized at the
regional and international levels during my
service at the European Commission
(2006-2010), in particular in the role of
coordinator of the EC Expert Group on
trafficking in human beings, and more
recently, as OSCE Special Representative,
where I hosted and chaired the Alliance
against Trafficking in Persons, a wide
consultative platform including all UN
Agencies, international organizations and
NGOs active in anti-trafficking action.
During my OSCE mandate, I carried out 11
country visits, including meetings with
Government officials - several at the level
of Ministers - and with members of
Parliaments, the Judiciary, Academia and
civil society organizations. Several country
visits received follow-up visits, including
discussions with experts about the
implementation of my recommendations.
Moreover, I was heard by the competent
Committees of Parliaments in Germany,
UK, Italy and Portugal.
In 2012, I received the prestigious "Hero
Acting to End Modern-Day Slavery” award
from then-US Secretary of State Hillary
Rodham Clinton, in recognition of my
"exemplary leadership … to fight human
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trafficking in the OSCE region …."
FLEXIBILITY/READINESS AND
AVAILABILITY OF TIME (200
words)
to perform effectively the
functions of the mandate and to
respond to its requirements,
including participating in Human
Rights Council sessions in
Geneva and General Assembly
sessions in New York, travelling
on special procedures visits,
drafting reports and engaging
with a variety of stakeholders.
(Indicate whether candidate can
dedicate an estimated total of
approx. three months per year
to the work of a mandate)
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Upon the expiration of my mandate as
OSCE Special Representative, I returned to
my previous functions as a Judge at the
Criminal Court of Rome.
In this position I enjoy remarkable
flexibility in the organization of my work,
as my obligation to be present at the Court
is limited to the days on which I determine
to schedule my hearings. This implies that I
could adjust my own calendar according to
the requirements of my mandate, should I
succeed.
Therefore I would be able to participate in
Human Rights Council Sessions and
General Assembly Sessions in New York,
which are planned much in advance. I
would also be able to plan special
procedures visits, draft reports and engage
with stakeholders, taking advantage of the
possibility to plan my judicial work with
large autonomy.
According to my current functions, I am
available and ready to dedicate at least
three months per year to the work of the
Special Rapporteur Mandate. Moreover,
should I succeed, it is my intention to ask
the Italian National Judicial Council to
adjust my work situation and enable me to
dedicate more time - approximately six
months per year - to the UN Mandate.
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children [HRC res. 17/1]
III. LANGUAGES (READ / WRITTEN / SPOKEN)
Please indicate all language skills
Languages
Arabic
Chinese
English
French
Russian
Spanish
Mother
tongue:
Italian
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Read
Not
Easily
Easily
Write
Easily
Not
Easily
Speak
Not
Easily
Easily
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IV. Motivation Letter (600 word limit)
My interest in the position of UN Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons,
especially women and children is twofold; it stems from my previous working
experiences as a Judge, a legal expert, a policy maker and, more recently, a
diplomat, and from my personal commitment to preventing and fighting
against trafficking in persons, with a particular focus on protecting the rights
of trafficked and exploited persons.
I started to deal with this issue in 1996, when I was Head of the Legislative
Office of the Ministry of Equal Opportunities of Italy. In this position I drafted
Italy’s legislation on trafficking, which is inspired by a human rights-based
approach and is still considered among the most effective in Europe. In
addition, I was a member of the Italian delegation during the negotiations of
the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, in particular the
Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially
Women and Children, the CEDAW Optional Protocol, and the Rome Statute of
the International Criminal Court.
As a Judge, I have dealt with a significant number of trafficking cases, and
contributed to establishing good practices, especially related to the protection
of victims’ rights during criminal proceedings. During the same period I was
the Scientific Expert of the Secretariat of the Council of Europe for the
duration of negotiations of the Convention on Action against Trafficking in
Human Beings. I also served as a National Seconded Expert at the European
Commission from 2006 to 2010. In this position, I drafted and negotiated the
EU Directive on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings, and
protecting its victims. In fact I was involved in key roles in the development of
anti-trafficking legislation and instruments, in Europe and at a global level.
Lately, my experience as the Special Representative for Combating Trafficking
in Human Beings of the OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in
Europe) gave me the opportunity to re-confirm and further develop a solid
human rights-centred approach to anti-trafficking action, especially inspired by
the Recommended Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights and Human
Trafficking. Recently, such an approach has been at the core of the drafting
and negotiation of an Addendum to the OSCE Action Plan against Trafficking.
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children [HRC res. 17/1]
During my OSCE tenure I developed and consolidated the practice of carrying
out country visits, followed up by reports and recommendations that were
subsequently made public. In the fulfilment of my mandate I enjoyed a great
deal of autonomy. The publication of reports helped establish a transparent
methodology and highlight the results achieved, as well as challenges and
failures to comply with international protective obligations towards victims. In
a number of countries, legislation, regulations and policies were amended or
refined following my recommendations.
My interest in the position of UN Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons is
related to the potential of this role to further develop the prevention of and
fight against trafficking at the global level. The invaluable role of the UN
Special Rapporteurs is linked to their independence, impartiality and potential
effectiveness. The diplomatic skills I acquired during my tenure as OSCE
Special Representative would help ensure the cooperation of governments.
Over the past four years I have had direct contacts with various government
agencies, including at the level of Ministers. Furthermore, my professional
skills and ethical integrity as a Judge would ensure impartiality, neutrality and
objectiveness in the fulfilment of my mandate.
In conclusion, I would like to build upon my widely recognised leadership and
experience, as well as at the legislative and diplomatic levels, to promote the
advancement of the whole spectrum of trafficked persons’ rights.
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Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and
children [HRC res. 17/1]
V. EDUCATIONAL RECORD
NOTE: Please list the candidate’s academic qualifications: (university
level and higher)
Name of degree and name of academic
institution
Years of
Attendance
Degree in Italian Literature (Specialization in
Sociology), University of Palermo
1971-1975
Palermo, Italy
Degree in Law (Specialization in Civil Law),
University of Palermo
1981-1986
Palermo, Italy
Public Competition for the Italian Judiciary Qualification: 8^ out of 300
1989
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Place and
Country
Rome, Italy
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VI. EMPLOYMENT RECORD
NOTE: Please briefly list ALL RELEVANT professional positions held,
beginning with the most recent one:
Name of Employer
Functional Title
Main functions of position
Criminal Court of Rome - Judge
(Current position, also held in the past)
Years of
Attendance/
Work
Since 1
March
2014;
Place
and
Country
Rome,
Italy
2001-2006;
1991-1996
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
(OSCE) - Soecial Representative and Co-ordinator for
Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
from 2010
to February
2014
Vienna,
Austria
European Commission, DG Justice and Home Affairs National Seconded Expert responsible for trafficking
in human beings, sexual exploitation of children and
penal aspects of irregular migration
2006-2010
Brussels,
Belgium
Presidence of the Council of Ministers - Department of 1996-2001
Equal Opportunities - Head of the Legislative Office
and Adviser to the Minister for Equal Opportunities
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Rome,
Italy
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VII. COMPLIANCE WITH ETHICS AND INTEGRITY PROVISIONS (of
Council Resolution 5/1)
1. To your knowledge, does the candidate have any official, professional,
personal, or financial relationships that might cause him/her to limit the extent
of their inquiries, to limit disclosure, or to weaken or slant findings in any way?
If yes, please explain.
NO
2. Are there any factors that could either directly or indirectly influence,
pressure, threaten, or otherwise affect the candidate’s ability to act
independently in discharging his/her mandate? If yes, please explain:
NO
3. Is there any reason, currently or in that past, that could call into question
the candidate’s moral authority and credibility or does the candidate hold any
views or opinions that could prejudice the manner in which she/he discharges
his mandate? If yes, please explain:
NO
4. Does the candidate comply with the provisions in paragraph 44 and 46 of
the Annex to Human Rights Council resolution 5/1?
Para. 44: The principle of non-accumulation of human rights functions at
a time shall be respected.
Para. 46: Individuals holding decision-making positions in Government
or in any other organization or entity which may give rise to a conflict of
interest with the responsibilities inherent to the mandate shall be
excluded. Mandate-holders will act in their personal capacity
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Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and
children [HRC res. 17/1]
As a member of the Italian Judiciary and as a Judge, I enjoy full
independence, which is guaranteed to all Judges and Prosecutors by the
Italian Constitution and legislation.
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5. Should the candidate be appointed as a mandate holder, he/she will have to
take measures to comply with paragraphs 44 and 46 of the Annex to Council
resolution 5/1. In the event that the current occupation or activity, even if
unpaid, of the candidate may give rise to a conflict of interest (e.g. if a
candidate holds a decision-making position in Government) and/or there is an
accumulation of human rights functions (e.g. as a member of another human
rights mechanism at the international, regional or national level), necessary
measures could include relinquishing positions, occupations or activities. If
applicable, please indicate the measures the candidate will take.
In my position as a Judge, I am not part of any government decision making
position, and therefore there is no possibility of any conflicts of interest.
You will receive an acknowledgment when we receive both parts of the
application process, i.e. the information through the Web-based application and
the Word application form by email.
Thank you for your interest.
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