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The High Commissioner submits thematic reports to the Human Rights Council (HRC) and the General Assembly (GA). Thematic reports document findings on particular topics and provide guidance and recommendations for UN member States, civil society organisations and other stakeholders.

YearReport nameSymbol
2024Mapping report: human rights and new and emerging digital technologiesA/HRC/56/45
2022The right to privacy in the digital age (focus on spyware and surveillance)A/HRC/51/17
2021The right to privacy in the digital age (focus on artificial intelligence)A/HRC/48/31
2020Impact of new technologies on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of assemblies, including peaceful protestsA/HRC/44/24
2018The right to privacy in the digital ageA/HRC/39/29
2014The right to privacy in the digital age (Focus on surveillance)

A/HRC/27/37

A/HRC/28/39
(panel discussion)