Information and guidelines for relevant stakeholders on the Universal Periodic Review mechanism

Anno
2008
Organizzazione
Nazioni Unite
Tipologia documento
Altri Documenti (Articolo, presentazione, manuale, linee guida, …)
Editore
OHCHR Civil Society Unit
Pagine
9
Lingua
EN
Abstract / Indice dei contenuti

The Universal Periodic Review (UPR), established by General Assembly resolution 60/251 of 15 March 2006, is a new human rights mechanism. Through the UPR, the Human Rights Council (HRC) reviews, on a periodic basis, the fulfillment by each of the United Nations’ 192 Member States of their human rights obligations and commitments. Resolution 60/251 provides that the UPR shall

  • Be based on objective and reliable information of the fulfillment by each State of its human rights obligations and commitments;
  • Be conducted in a manner which ensures universality of coverage and equal treatment with respect to all States;
  • Be a cooperative mechanism, based on an interactive dialogue, with the full involvement of the country concerned and with consideration given to its capacity-building needs; and
  • Complement and not duplicate the work of treaty bodies.
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