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Interaction with UPR Mechanism

What is the Universal Periodic Review?

 

The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of human rights is a monitoring and evaluation mechanism set up by the United Nations Human Rights Council. Established during the of the United Nations General Assembly in 2006, it aims to examine the human rights situation in all UN member countries in a fair and objective manner. The UPR is designed to promote accountability and encourage continuous improvement in the human rights situation worldwide.

The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of human rights is a monitoring and evaluation mechanism set up by the United Nations Human Rights Council. Established at the UN General Assembly in 2006, it aims to examine the human rights situation in all UN member countries in a fair and objective manner. The UPR is designed to promote accountability and encourage continuous improvement of the human rights situation worldwide.

In summary, the Universal Periodic Review of human rights is an important mechanism to review the human rights situation in all UN member countries in a transparent, objective and participatory manner. It aims to encourage States to improve their commitment to human rights and to foster constructive dialogue between countries and stakeholders to strengthen the promotion and protection of fundamental rights.

Here's how the Universal Periodic Review works:

01

Submission Process for Reports:

 

Each UN member state is required to submit a national report on the human rights situation in their country. This report is prepared in consultation with national stakeholders, including governments, civil society organizations, and national human rights institutions. The report outlines the progress made, challenges faced, and measures taken to promote and protect human rights.

02

Stakeholder Reports:

 

In addition to the national report, other relevant information is gathered from independent sources such as non-governmental organizations (NGOs), civil society groups, and national human rights institutions. This supplementary information helps provide a more comprehensive picture of the human rights situation in the country concerned.

03

Review Session:

 

During the UPR review session, the country under review presents its national report and responds to questions and concerns raised by other UN member states. This session is chaired by the President of the Human Rights Council or their representative. The discussions are based on the principle of interactive dialogue, where countries can ask questions, express concerns, and recommend measures to improve the human rights situation in the country under review.

04

Adoption of the Final Report:

 

After the review session, a final report is prepared, compiling the information provided by the country under review, stakeholders, and participating countries. This final report includes recommendations made by participating countries to assist the country under review in strengthening its human rights efforts.

05

Implementation of Recommendations:

 

The country under review must consider the recommendations in the final report and implement concrete measures to improve the human rights situation. While the recommendations are voluntary, the goal is to encourage states to take positive actions to respect and protect human rights.

06

Follow-up and Evaluation:

 

As part of the follow-up process, the country under review submits an interim report during the next UPR session, detailing the measures taken to implement the recommendations. This report is assessed by other member states to evaluate the progress made.
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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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