This report provides an update on the progress made with regard to the activities of the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM). The reporting period is from 1 October 2020 to 31 January 2021 with budget utilization until 31 December 2020. The document summarizes the activities of the IRM based on the work plan and budget of the IRM for 2020 adopted by the Board at its twenty-fourth meeting, and for 2021 adopted by the Board at its twenty-seventh meeting.