Hilal Elver

Hilal Elver is a member of the Academic Council of the UN Least Developed Countries (2011-2021) and has been the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food since 2014. She is also a research professor at UC Santa Barbara and Global Distinguished Fellow at the Resnick Food Law and Policy Center UCLA Law School.
The United,States was not happy with her appointment as Special Rapporteur citing; 
"Elver’s lack of relevant experience in this area raises questions about her readiness for this assignment. In addition, several of Ms. Elver’s previous publications include biased and inflammatory views regarding the United States and the state of Israel. These views run counter to the dispassionate professionalism central to the work of a Special Rapporteur. Furthermore, this appointment could reflect negatively on the Council’s other special procedures mandates, most of which produce crucial work that highlights, promotes, and protects human rights around the world."
Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird also spoke out, notifying UNHRC president Baudelaire Ndong Ella that her "public record clearly demonstrates abysmal judgment, as well as associations with fringe groups."
Elver is married to Richard A. Falk.