91Ó°ÊÓLaw School’s Professor Alexandra Xanthaki serves as United Nations Special Rapporteur, giving the university the rare distinction of having a member of staff serve such high level of mandates. Special Rapporteurs are leading independent human rights experts elected by the UN to report on specific human rights issues. There are currently 55 working around the world. Initially for three years, Professor Xanthaki’s mandate is to promote and protect cultural rights and cultural diversity. From the right to participate in culture, to the right to cultural heritage, and rights to artistic and scientific freedom, the mandate is quite broad. In her new role, Prof Xanthaki will complete two thematic studies every year after consultations with all stakeholders. She is also expected to visit formally two countries a year to monitor and discuss their position on cultural rights and provide technical help to those countries where required. She will also be responsible for communicating with states where specific complaints have been made to the UN on the issue. Professor Xanthaki was appointed in October 2021. Promoting cultural rights: videos and podcasts Our World, Connected: Is culture the missing key to global progress? Annus Horribilis: Through the Lens of Human Rights Lawyer Please Allow all cookies to view this video from YouTube. Expert Witness Statement - Seven Sisters CPO Hearing Please enable cookies to view this video.Enable cookies The Human Dimension of Heritage in the EU Please Allow all cookies to view this video from YouTube. Culture for sustainable development Please Allow all cookies to view this video from YouTube. How the University's work fits with the SDGs The research, teaching and corporate activity that takes place here at 91Ó°ÊÓ– and which engages individuals, communities, societies and economies – helps to achieve, evaluate and improve the UN SDGs. Policy news 05 Sep 2024 Policy brief: Reducing Vulnerability to Exploitation of Nepali Migrant Domestic Workers – Dr Ayushman Bhagat 20 Aug 2024 Policy paper: Risks, innovation, and adaptability in the UK's incrementalism versus the European Union's comprehensive artificial intelligence regulation – Dr Asress Gikay 14 Aug 2024 Evidence Brief: Behaviour Change for Active Travel – Dr Manu Savani 07 Aug 2024 POSTnote Research Briefing: Automated vehicles – Professor Joseph Giacomin