Second Part: Word APPLICATION FORM FOR SPECIAL PROCEDURES
MANDATE HOLDERS
Special Rapporteur on the situation on human rights defenders
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: 31 OCTOBER 2013 (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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I. PERSONAL DATA
Family Name:
Petrov
First Name:
Stepan
Maiden name (if any):
Middle name: Yurievich
Sex:
Male
Female
Date of birth ( d-MMM-yy): 5-jan-78
Place of birth: Yakutsk, Russian Federation
Nationality(please indicate the
nationality that will appear on the public
list of candidates): Sakha
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 am the human rights activist since 2007.
I have good communication skills in Russian. I also
can speak, write and read in English.
I independently prepare materials for site
http://yakutian.org and our newspaper in Russian and
English.
I have materials on the human rights issues on the
basis of which I operate.
My NGO «Yakutia – Our Opinion» in Special
Consultative Status with the ECOSOC is unique
organization registered in Republic Sakha (Yakutia)
and operated in Siberia and Far East of Russia. Other
organizations-consultants are registered in Moscow
and large cities of the european part of Russia and
operate in Siberia and Far East through its affiliates
and subsidiaries.
I engage in activity according to the main purposes of
organization:
-awareness about the real situation;
-protection interests of multinational people of Yakutia
and Russia;
-monitoring and formation public opinion,
-formation objective idea for citizens to what is
happening;
-anti-corruption activity;
-direction of social activity of citizens in constructive
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way to realization constitutional rights to dignity and
free development.
The main purpose - implementation of international
norms in Russia.
I protect human rights in the state bodies, law
RELEVANT EXPERTISE (200
enforcement agencies and courts.
words)
I prepare applications and reports to the UN bodies,
Knowledge of international
complaints to courts of law, anti-corruption expertises.
human rights instruments,
I spend anti-corruption investigations.
norms and principles. (Please
I proposed stakeholders to participate in developing
state how this was acquired).
recommendations on actual issues for protection of
Knowledge of institutional
human rights through UN mechanisms on example of
mandates related to the United
the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)
Nations or other international or
http://yakutian.org/eng/upr_eng.htm
regional organizations’ work in
In 2013 I participated in Indigenous Fellowship
the area of human rights.
Programme of the UN in Geneva. I participated at
(Please state how this was
EMRIP and made the statement on raider seizures of
acquired).
the economy branches which may threaten safety of
Proven work experience in the
local communities.
field of human rights. (Please
I participated at the ECOSOC Substantive session of
state years of experience.
2013 and presented the statement for High level
segment: annual ministerial review.
I submitted to the United Nations Office On Drugs and
Crime anti-corruption initiatives.
I also developed the project «Transparency» for
implementation of effective civilian control in sphere
of expenditure of budgetary funds. The project
envisages implementation of a range of initiatives and
activities aimed at ensuring transparency of the major
objects of the budget process.
I developed the proposals to protect interests of
indigenous peoples and local population on priority
employment in diamond branch of the Republic Sakha
(Yakutia).
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 NGO «Yakutia – Our Opinion» has Special
Consultative Status with the ECOSOC.
In 2010 the organization received the accreditation of
the Ministry of Justice of Russian Federation for anticorruption expertise.
9 anti-corruption expertises are held. We undertake
several anti-corruption investigations against officials
including the members of the government of the
Republic Sakha (Yakutia).
Many corruptioners launder criminal money and has
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criminal business at the international level. Therefore
international community must be united in fight with
corruption.
On the regional level, my work is also aimed at
performing objectives of the Council of the
Municipalities, the Yakut branch of Trade Union
SOTSPROF, the Yakut branch of the Labour party of
Russia.
The OHCHR recommends to identify not only some
concrete violations, but systematic violations of human
rights and to propose measures for their elimination.
For this reason I developed the initiatives to amend
Russian legislation for almost every complaint.
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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My activity is connected with the UN. I think that I
can perform effectively the functions of the mandate. I
am ready to travel not only the UN offices, but
anywhere.
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III. LANGUAGES (READ / WRITTEN / SPOKEN)
Please indicate all language skills
Languages
Arabic
Chinese
English
French
Russian
Spanish
Mother
tongue:
sakha
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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)
I developed own approaches to implement the human rights taking into Russian peculiarities.
I have ACTION PLAN (http://yakutian.org/eng/rec_eng.doc) - priority measures and practical
recommendations on alignment of priorities before the Russian President and the Russian
Government with regard to implement the human rights to decent life. The specific measures are
developed on the basis of this plan.
Activity strategy at global level - Stepan Petrov's Appeal to the independent institutes of civil
society http://yakutian.org/eng/obr_igo_eng.htm
I takes an active part in public life of the Russian Federation and the Republic Sakha (Yakutia) by
informing population about current situation, development of issues and elaboration of proposals
on their solution.
But there are many objective problems to implement the proposals in Russia. Many attempts are
unsuccessful. Therefore, the priority is promotion of initiatives and appeals at international level
including the UN level.
I want to realize my initiatives and assist to promote human rights around the world.
I have sufficient professional level, experience and knowledge for effective protection of human
rights at regional level. I am ready to learn and work for improving my professional skills.
You can read additional information on my work.
Basic initiatives for the UN at http://yakutian.org/eng/letter.htm
Protection of human rights through UN mechanisms on example of the Universal Periodic Review
(UPR) http://yakutian.org/eng/upr_eng.htm
Anti-corruption initiatives at http://yakutian.org/eng/proposal.htm
Online Newspaper «Yakutia – Our Opinion» http://yakutian.org/eng/gazeta_8_eng.pdf
Site (Russian version): http://yakutian.org
The statement for High level segment: annual ministerial review at the ECOSOC Substantive
session, 2013 http://yakutian.org/N1330901.pdf
The complaint to the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples about the critical
situation that threatens the safety of population of the Republic Sakha (Yakutia) in connection
with raider seizure of Yakutgazprom gas company, violation of the access to justice and the right to
use natural gas, inactions of state, law enforcement and judicial authorities
http://yakutian.org/eng/report_gaz_eng.doc
http://yakutian.org/eng/application_gaz.pdf - the response from the Special Rapporteur.
The complaint to the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of
opinion and expression in the interest of Russian citizens in order to protect the right to equal
access to quality Internet at affordable prices http://yakutian.org/report_3.htm
The complaint to the Petitions Team in the interest of Russian citizen Vladimir Sotnikov in
connection with the violation of his labor rights http://yakutian.org/report_1.htm
The complaint to the Human Rights Council Branch (complaint procedure) in the interest of the
initiative civic group of Nyurbinsky district of Republic Sakha (Yakutia) of the Russian Federation
to return the 10% stake in the joint stock company "ALROSA-Nyurba"
http://yakutian.org/report_2.htm
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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
Speciality «Economy and sociology of labour» (internal),
The Financial and economic institute of
the Yakut state university
1994–1999
Yakutsk, Russian
Federation
Speciality «Finance and credit» (correspondence),
The Financial and economic institute of
the Yakut state university
1994–2000
Yakutsk, Russian
Federation
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Place and
Country
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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
Years of
Attendance/
Work
Place
and
Country
The Сhief of NGO «Yakutia – Our Opinion» in Special
Consultative Status with the ECOSOC of the United Nations
2007-present
Yakutsk,
Russia
The Member of the Council of the Municipalities of the Republic
Sakha (Yakutia)
2009-present
Yakutsk,
Russia
The Member of the Yakut branch of Trade Union SOTSPROF
2009-present
The Member of the Yakut branch of the Labour party of Russia.
2012-present
Yakutsk,
Russia
Yakutsk,
Russia
Main adviser, "NorthDiamondTechnology” Company
2005-present
Vice-director of the department of initial professional education of
2007
the ministry of science & professional education of Republic Sakha
(Yakutia)
Yakutsk,
Russia
Yakutsk,
Russia
Teacher, Yakut state university
2003-2007
The main expert of financial and economic management, “Sakha
hypothecary agency» company
2005
Yakutsk,
Russia
The main expert of financial and economic department, the
department of initial professional education of the ministry of
science & professional education of Republic Sakha (Yakutia)
2004-2005
Yakutsk,
Russia
The leading expert of Department of the macroeconomic forecast
and regional economic policy, Ministry of economic development
of Republic Sakha (Yakutia)
2001-2002
Yakutsk,
Russia
1999-2001
Yakutsk,
Russia
The expert of department of work and social sphere, State statistics
Committee of Republic Sakha (Yakutia)
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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
Yes
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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.
Non Applicable
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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