United Nations Human Rights Council Intersessional seminar on negative impact of funds of illicit origin

An Intersessional seminar on the negative impact of the non-repatriation of funds of illicit origin to the countries of origin on the enjoyment of human rights took place on 8 February.

The seminar was a chance to:

·         Consider the negative impact of the non-repatriation of funds of illicit origin on the enjoyment of human rights

·         Discuss challenges to the repatriation of funds of illicit origin to the countries of origin

·         Identify possibilities to enhance international cooperation for the effective and responsible repatriation of funds of illicit origin

·         Exchange good practices for facilitating the repatriation of funds of illicit origin to the countries of origin in order to support the full enjoyment of human rights

·         Discuss options for a non-binding set of practical guidelines for effective and responsible repatriation of funds of illicit origin aiming at curbing the illicit transfer of funds and mitigating its negative effects on the enjoyment of human rights

Our ED, Magdalena Sepúlveda Carmona moderated the session: Options for a non-binding set of practical guidelines for efficient asset recovery