A/80/278 United Nations General Assembly Distr.: General 30 July 2025 Original: English Eightieth session Item 72 (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 The field of cultural rights Note by the Secretary-General ** The Secretary-General has the honour to transmit to the General Assembly the report of the Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights, Alexandra Xanthaki, in accordance with Human Rights Council resolution 55/5. * A/80/150. ** The present report was submitted after the deadline in order to reflect the most recent information. 25-12403 (E) 280825 *2512403*