UPR Info wins the 2019 Democracy and Human Rights Prize
On Wednesday, March 27th, UPR Info was pleased to receive the 2019 Democracy and Human Rights Prize of the Parliament of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation.
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UN Human Rights Council: Adoption of the Outcomes of the 31st UPR session
On March 14th - 15th, the Human Rights Council (HRC) addressed Item 6 during its 40th Session. The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) outcomes of the 31st UPR Working Group were considered for adoption in the plenary. States Under Review (SuR) during the 31st Session were:UPR Info delivers statement for general debate on Item 6
On the occasion of the 40th Session of the Human Rights Council, UPR Info delivers a statement for the general debate on Item 6. UPR Info focuses on themes relating to women's rights in light of the recently observed International Women's Day. In particular, the importance of specificity in recommendations and of adopting right bearers, rather than victimizing, language in law and practice is stressed.Cambodian CSOs support UPR implementation
On 27 February – 1 March 2019, the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR), OHCHR in Cambodia and UPR Info organised the CSO UPR Strategy Workshop in Phnom Penh, Cambodi, which brought together some 60 representatives from national CSOs and other UPR stakeholders. The focus of the three-day event was on analysing Cambodia’s 3rd Cycle UPR recommendations, and for the thematic working groups to develop action strategies demonstrating how civil society can contribute to implementation. The workshop succeeded in:
Mona M'Bikay Joins the International Gender Champions Network
Mona M’Bikay, the Executive Director of UPR Info, joined the International Gender Champions (ICG) network as a gender champion to promote gender equality within UPR Info.