WUNRN
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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tentative timetable for THE 14th session
of the UPR Working group
(22 OCTOBER 5 NOVEMBER 2012)
First week
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Monday 22 October |
Tuesday 23 October |
Wednesday 24 October |
Thursday 25 October |
Friday 26 October |
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1st week |
9:0012:30 |
Review of Czech Republic |
9:0012:30 |
Review of Gabon |
9:0012:30 |
Review of Ukraine |
9:0012:30 |
Review of Benin |
UN HOLIDAY |
Distribution of the report on Czech Republic |
Distribution of the report on Gabon |
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14:3018:00 |
Review of Argentina |
14:3018:00 |
Review of Ghana |
14:3018:00 |
Review of Guatemala |
14:3018:00 |
Review of Republic of Korea |
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Distribution of the report on Argentina |
Distribution of the report on Ghana |
Second week
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Monday 29 October |
Tuesday 30 October |
Wednesday 31 October |
Thursday 1 November |
Friday 2 November |
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2nd week |
9:0012:30 |
Review of Switzerland |
9:0012:30 |
Review of Pakistan |
10:0011:30 |
Adoption of the reports on Benin,
Republic of Korea and Switzerland |
9:0012:30 |
Review of Peru |
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Distribution of the report on Benin |
Distribution of the report on Pakistan |
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15:0018:00 |
Adoption of the reports on Czech
Republic, Argentina, Gabon, Ghana, Ukraine and Guatemala |
14:3018:00 |
Review of Zambia |
14:3018:00 |
Review of Japan |
14:3018:00 |
Review of Sri Lanka |
15:0018:00 |
Adoption of the reports on Pakistan, Zambia and Japan |
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Distribution of the report on Republic of Korea |
Distribution of the report on Zambia |
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Monday 5 November |
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Morning |
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Afternoon |
15:0016:00 |
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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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
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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 __________________________________________________________ |