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THE UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW OF 

COUNTRIES IS AN IMPORTANT MECHANISM/OPPORTUNITY FOR NGO'S TO

REVIEW GENDER COMPONENTS OF INDIVIDUAL COUNTRY UPR REPORTS ON HUMAN RIGHTS.

 

THE FINAL REPORTS OF THE UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW WORKING GROUP MAY CONTAIN GENDER FOCUSED TEXT THAT CAN BE VERY

USEFUL IN NGO ADVOCACY.

 

SHADOW REPORTS PRESENTED DURING THE UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW CAN BE HIGHLY INFORMATIVE.

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SEARCH FOR UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REPORTS BY COUNTRIES/SESSION

 

http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/UPR/Pages/Documentation.aspx

 

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Link to Comprehensive UN UPR Information:

http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/UPR/Pages/BasicFacts.aspx

Basic Facts About the UPR

The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a unique process which involves a review of the human rights records of all 192 UN Member States once every four years. The UPR is a significant innovation of the Human Rights Council which is based on equal treatment for all countries. It provides an opportunity for all States to declare what actions they have taken to improve the human rights situations in their countries and to overcome challenges to the enjoyment of human rights. The UPR also includes a sharing of best human rights practices around the globe. Currently, no other mechanism of this kind exists. 

See full website information: http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/UPR/Pages/BasicFacts.aspx

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http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/UPR/Pages/NgosNhris.aspx

 

UPR: Non-Governmental Organizations & National Human Rights Institutions

The UPR process ensures the participation of all relevant stakeholders, including non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and national human rights institutions (NHRIs). NGOs and NHRIs can submit information which can be added to the “other stakeholders” report which is considered during the review. Information they provide can be referred to by any of the States taking part in the interactive discussion during the review at the Working Group meeting. NGOs can attend the UPR Working Group sessions and can make statements at the regular session of the Human Rights Council when the outcome of the State reviews are considered. OHCHR has released "Technical guidelines for the submission of stakeholders”. 

Info note for other relevant stakeholders:
A | E | F | R | S

Info note for NHRIs
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Technical guidelines for the submission of stakeholders' information

Deadlines for submission of stakeholders' information for the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th UPR sessions

Accreditation: Representatives of NGOs or NHRIs wishing to attend UPR Working Group Sessions must fill out an accreditation form

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UN UPR Contact Information

 

http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/UPR/Pages/ContactInformation.aspx

 

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