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Interaction within the UN Human Rights Council

The United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) is a key intergovernmental body tasked with promoting and protecting human rights globally. Based in Geneva, it plays a central role in monitoring human rights violations and developing international norms. Through its Special Procedures, subsidiary committees such as the Forum on Business and Human Rights, the Forum on Minorities, the Social Forum, and the Expert Mechanisms, as well as the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process, the HRC provides a platform for dialogue, analysis of specific country situations, and the proposal of concrete recommendations. These mechanisms are essential tools for monitoring compliance with human rights, mobilizing the international community, and strengthening state obligations.

The International Observatory for Peace, Democracy, and Human Rights (IOPDHR) maintains continuous and constructive interaction with the HRC and its various mechanisms. Through its participation in forums and thematic consultations, as well as the submission of alternative reports within the UPR framework, IOPDHR actively advocates for the protection of human rights. By collaborating with Special Procedures experts through written contributions, the Observatory contributes to raising awareness and monitoring violations in priority regions while helping to develop concrete solutions.

This regular interaction reflects IOPDHR's commitment to enhancing the impact of UN mechanisms and promoting better implementation of international human rights standards.

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The International Observatory for Peace, Democracy and Human Rights (IOPDHR-GENEVA-NGO) is a non-profit organization, with an independent structure based on a participatory approach. The work is carried out at the level of follow-up and monitoring of events around the world, with initial research in the MENA region, but also in the Sahara and Sahel regions.

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