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Special Rapporteur on adequate housing as a component of the right to an adequate standard of living

195. At the 20th meeting, on 12 March 2008, the Special Rapporteur on adequate housing as a component of the right to an adequate standard of living, Miloon Kothari, presented his report (A/HRC/7/16 and Add.1-4).

196. At the same meeting, the representatives of Canada, South Africa and Spain made statements, as concerned countries.

197. During the ensuing interactive dialogue, at the 20th and 21st meetings, on 12 and 13 March 2008, the following made statements and asked the Special Rapporteur questions:

(a) Representatives of States members of the Council: Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Palestine³ (on behalf of the Group of Arab States), Peru and Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union);

(b) Observers for the following States: Iran (Islamic Republic of), Nepal, Sudan, Turkey, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of);

(c) Observer for United Nations entities, specialized agencies and related organizations: United Nations Population Fund;

(d) Observer for a national human rights institution: Office of the Ombudsman of Spain.

198. At the 21st meeting, on 13 March 2008, the Special Rapporteur answered questions and made his concluding remarks.