Second Part: Word Format APPLICATION for SPECIAL PROCEDURES MANDATE HOLDER

Second Part: Word Format APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PROCEDURES MANDATE HOLDER

HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL SECRETARIAT APPLICATION FORM SPECIAL PROCEDURES MANDATE Independent Expert on the issue of human rights obligations related to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment

How to start the application process:

- The application process has been split into 2 parts, the first part is a Web- based application 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 application 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 web- based application should only be completed once, i.e. multiple selection allowed to indicate if the candidate is applying for more than one mandate.

This is the second part of the application form in Word format 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 format should be submitted by email to [email protected]

If the candidate is applying for more than one mandates, an application form needs to be completed and sent for each mandate.

 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: 07 May 2012 (midnight, GMT).  Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed at a later stage.

If encountering technical difficulties, you may contact us by Email: [email protected] or

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1 | P a g e PERSONAL DATA

Family Name: Sex: Male Female First Name: ANGEL DAEN Date of birth ( d-MMM-yy): 16-nov-88 Maiden name (if any): Place of birth: PACHUCA DE SOTO Middle name: Nationality(ies): MEXICANO

I. 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) Egresado de la licenciatura de derecho y Relevant educational jurisprudencia por la Universidad Autonoma qualifications or equivalent del Estado de Hidalgo, actor social professional experience in the coprometido por el desarrollo social. 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.)

RELEVANT EXPERTISE (200 2009. Del 6 al 13 de Noviembre. Noveno words) Congreso Mundial de Tierras Silvestres- Knowledge of international Wild 9. human rights instruments, 2009. Del 1al 3 Diciembre. Participación en norms and principles. (Please el V Simposio del jaguar en México V- state how this was acquired). CENJAGUAR. Coautor con el tema: El Knowledge of institutional jaguar en el estado de Hidalgo, caso del mandates related to the United norte de Hidalgo, región Sierra Gorda Río Nations or other international or Moctezuma. regional organizations’ work in 2010. Del 23 al 27 de Agosto participación the area of human rights. en la World Youth Conference 2010 (Please state how this was celebrado en la ciudad de León, Gto. Con la acquired). realización de una mesa redonda titulada; Proven work experience in the “El cambio climático, una perspectiva para field of human rights. (Please la sustentabilidad”. state years of experience. 2010. Del 20 al 24 de Septiembre participación en el X Congreso nacional y I Congreso latinoamericano de Mastozoología 2 | P a g e celebrado en la ciudad de Guanajuato, Gto., Coautor de la ponencia “La Sierra Gorda Hidalguense, una opción para la biodiversidad”. 2010. Del 29 de Noviembre al 10 de Diciembre, presentes en la COP 16 (Conferencia de las Partes sobre el Calentamiento Global), certificados personalmente por la ONU, en Cancún Quintana Roo, México. 2010 del 5 al 8 de Diciembre participante en la International Green Solutions en Cancún Quintana Roo, México. 2009. Del 6 al 13 de Noviembre participación en el Young Profesionals Program WILD-9 como Coautor con el tema “LAS TIERRAS SILVESTRES EN EL ESTADO DE HIDALGO, UNA OPCIÓN PARA: LA BIODIVERSIDAD RETOS DE CONSERVACIÓN”. Celebrado en Mérida Yucatán México. Diplomado en justicia y pluralismo. UNAM 2012.

ESTABLISHED COMPETENCE 2010. Del 23 al 27 de Agosto BioFutura A. (200 words) C. Delegado de ONG’s en la Conferencia Nationally, regionally or Mundial de la Juventud en mesas de internationally recognized trabajo ambientales, temas de competence related to human biodiversidad, sustentabilidad y cambio rights. (Please explain how such climático. competence was acquired). 2009. Del 1al 3 Diciembre. Participación en el V Simposio del jaguar en México V- CENJAGUAR. Coautor con el tema: El jaguar en el estado de Hidalgo, caso del norte de Hidalgo, región Sierra Gorda Río Moctezuma. Zona mesoamericana.

2010. Del 29 de Noviembre al 10 de Diciembre, presentes en la COP 16 (Conferencia de las Partes sobre el Calentamiento Global), certificados personalmente por la ONU, en Cancún Quintana Roo, México.

2010 del 5 al 8 de Diciembre participante 3 | P a g e en la International Green Solutions en Cancún Quintana Roo, México.

FLEXIBILITY/READINESS AND Mi compromiso social me permite acudir a AVAILABILITY OF TIME (200 cualquier instancia a la que se me solicite words) en los cargos conferidos por esta H. to perform effectively the institucion. 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)

4 | P a g e II. LANGUAGES (READ / WRITTEN / SPOKEN)

Please indicate all language skills

Languages Read Write Speak Not Not Not Easily Easily Easily Easily Easily Easily Arabic Chinese English French Russian Spanish Mother tongue: ESPAÑOL

5 | P a g e III. Motivation Letter (600 word limit)

La principal motivacion en asumir este honorable cargo es el de cumplir a cabalidad con las directices tomadas por la sociedad, basados en el desarrollo sustentable y sostenible, asi mismo, la juventud esta siendo un papel muy importante en nuestro mundo al tomar los derechos humanos como bandera de insurreccion social, motivo por el cual es fundamental que en este ambito espacio temporal, los cargos conferidos en Naciones Unidas tengan a los actores sociales que son el medio ideal para conocer las problematicas en el mundo, asi mismo, me comprometo a cumplir con cabalidad y responsabilidad el cargo conferido.

6 | P a g e IV. EDUCATIONAL RECORD

NOTE: Please list the candidate’s academic qualifications: (university level and higher)

Name of degree and name of academic Years of Place and institution Attendance Country titulacion en proceso administrativo por la 5 Pachuca de Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Hidalgo Soto, Hidalgo, Mexico

7 | P a g e V. EMPLOYMENT RECORD

NOTE: Please briefly list ALL RELEVANT professional positions held, beginning with the most recent one:

Name of Employer Years of Place Functional Title Attendance/ and Main functions of position Work Country

2008-Presente. Delegado de asuntos jurídicos 2008- Pachuca internacionales de la organización civil Biofutura A.C. Presente de oto, misma que es miembro fundador hidalgo, Mex

2010. Del 23 al 27 de Agosto BioFutura A. C. 2010. Del León, Delegado de ONG’s en la Conferencia Mundial de la 23 al 27 de Gto. Mex Juventud en mesas de trabajo ambientales, temas de Agosto biodiversidad, sustentabilidad y cambio climático.

Miembro representativo del Consejo Consultivo para 2011-2014 Mex. el Desarrollo Sustentable de SEMARNAT, delegación Hidalgo.

8 | P a g e VI. 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:

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:

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

9 | P a g e 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.

tomaria la decision de cumplir mi compromiso asumido por el mandato y a las resoluciones adquiridas como normas directrices del consejo

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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