A/79/169 United Nations General Assembly Distr.: General 17 July 2024 Original: English Seventy-ninth session Item 71 (b) of the provisional agenda* Promotion and protection of human rights: human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms Institutional designs promoting minorities’ effective participation towards diverse and inclusive societies Note by the Secretary-General The Secretary-General has the honour to transmit to the General Assembly the report of the Special Rapporteur on minority issues, Nicolas Levrat, in accordance with Commission on Human Rights resolution 2005/79. * A/79/150. 24-13136 (E) 130824 *2413136*