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THE UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW OF STATES/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 FOR THE UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW CAN BE HIGHLY SIGNIFICANT.

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http://www.ohchr.org/Documents/HRBodies/UPR/UPR-14timetable.doc

 

tentative timetable for THE 14th session of the UPR Working group

(22 OCTOBER – 5 NOVEMBER 2012)

First week

 

Monday 22 October

Tuesday 23 October

Wednesday 24 October

Thursday 25 October

Friday 26 October

1st week

9:00–12:30

Review of Czech Republic

9:00–12:30

Review of Gabon

9:00–12:30

Review of Ukraine

9:00–12:30

Review of Benin

UN HOLIDAY

Distribution of the report on Czech Republic

Distribution of the report on Gabon

14:30–18:00

Review of Argentina

14:30–18:00

Review of Ghana

14:30–18:00

Review of Guatemala

14:30–18:00

Review of Republic of Korea

Distribution of the report on Argentina

Distribution of the report on Ghana

Second week

 

Monday 29 October

Tuesday 30 October

Wednesday 31 October

Thursday 1 November

Friday 2 November

2nd week

9:00–12:30

Review of Switzerland

9:00–12:30

Review of Pakistan

10:00–11:30

Adoption of the reports on Benin, Republic of Korea and Switzerland

9:00–12:30

Review of Peru

 

Distribution of the report on Benin

Distribution of the report on Pakistan

15:00–18:00

Adoption of the reports on Czech Republic, Argentina, Gabon, Ghana, Ukraine and Guatemala

14:30–18:00

Review of Zambia

14:30–18:00

Review of Japan

14:30–18:00

Review of Sri Lanka

15:00–18:00

Adoption of the reports on Pakistan, Zambia and Japan

Distribution of the report on Republic of Korea

Distribution of the report on Zambia

 

 

Monday 5 November

Morning

 

Afternoon

15:00–16:00

Distribution of reports on Peru and Sri Lanka

Adoption of reports on Peru and Sri Lanka

 

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UPDATED UPR INFORMATION & LINKS

 

UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW - A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR CIVIL SOCIETY http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/UPR/Documents/PracticalGuideCivilSociety.pdf

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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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BASIC FACTS ABOUT THE UPR - UN UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW

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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CALENDAR FOR UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW SECOND CYCLE 2012 - 2016

 

http://www2.ohchr.org/SPdocs/UPR/UPR-FullCycleCalendar_2nd.doc

 

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Link to Search by COUNTRY and by SESSION for UPR Documentation:

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

 

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

 

UPR: Non-Governmental Organizations 

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. 

TECHNICAL GUIDELINES FOR SHADOW REPORTS - The technical guidelines for stakeholders submissions can be found in the Practical Guide for Civil Society [Download: A | E | F | R | S] (PDF).

DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSION OF NGO REPORTS FOR UPR SESSIONS http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/UPR/Pages/NgosNhris.aspx

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