UPR Info

An NGO dedicated to strengthening engagement with the Universal Periodic Review (#UPR) of the UN #HumanRights Council.
Retweets ≠ endorsement.
#WePayOurInterns

[UPR Info @UPRinfo]

🌍 Support human rights defenders with UPR Info!
Visit our new donation page and help us protect and promote #humanrights worldwide. 🙌
https://t.co/7DSXkCVljV

[UPR Info @UPRinfo]

📣Webinars alert!
#CSOs preparing for the #54UPR
Want to share your #humanrights analysis, but not sure where to start?
Register https://t.co/MfEBDjWOy3
#Togo #Syria #Venezuela #Iceland #Zimbabwe #Lithuania #Uganda #TimorLeste #Moldova #Haiti #SouthSudan #Myanmar #Sudan #Ukraine

[UPR Info @UPRinfo]

In an opinion piece published in the @tdgch , UPR Info reflects on why protecting the right to protest is essential for #democracy and #humanrights: https://t.co/IAq6sf1rpe

[UPR Info @UPRinfo]

#UPR52: The human rights record of #Denmark is examined today the #UniversalPeriodicReview (Working Group for the 4th time from 09:00–12:30 (GMT+2)
📺Follow the live session: https://t.co/VB6GpKgvWk

[UPR Info @UPRinfo]

#UPR52: #Austria, #Bangladesh, #Brazil, #Colombia, #Indonesia and #Philippines recommended #Belgium to strengthen protection of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers, including reception conditions, access to services and safeguards for vulnerable persons.

[UPR Info @UPRinfo]

#UPR52: Among others, #Moldova, #NorthMacedonia, #Norway, #Portugal, #Senegal, #Togo and #Tunisia recommended #Belgium to ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention against #Torture (#OPCAT).

[UPR Info @UPRinfo]

#UPR52: Several States including #Australia, #Brazil, #Chile, #Djibouti, #EquatorialGuinea, #France, #Gambia, #Luxembourg, #Moldova and #Qatar, recommended #Belgium to adopt or strengthen an inter-federal action plan against #racism, racial profiling and discrimination.

[UPR Info @UPRinfo]

#UPR52: #Belgium highlighted progress in strengthening its national human rights framework through the establishment of the Federal Institute for the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights and the Flemish Institute for Human Rights, in line with the #ParisPrinciples. #NHRIs

[UPR Info @UPRinfo]

#UPR52: #Belgium highlighted that the preparation of its national report was coordinated by the Federal Public Service for Foreign Affairs in consultation with federal authorities. #cooperation #LRGs #humanrights #universalperiodicreview

[UPR Info @UPRinfo]

#UPR52: This afternoon #Belgium will review its human rights records during the Working Group of #universalperiodicreview.
To watch the live session : https://t.co/oqGlrczQtr

[UPR Info @UPRinfo]

#UPR52: #Switzerland, #Ireland, #France, #Canada, #Australia and #Albania recommended #Paraguay to protect #journalists, #humanrightsdefenders and #civicspace, including by revising restrictions on civil society organizations and adopting protection mechanisms.

[UPR Info @UPRinfo]

#UPR52: Several States, including #Italy, #Peru, #DominicanRepublic, #Cameroon and #Albania recommended #Paraguay to strengthen protection of #IndigenousPeoples, including land rights, access to basic services, consultation and participation in decision-making.

[UPR Info @UPRinfo]

#UPR52: Among other States, #Slovenia, #Mexico, and #Montenegro recommended #Paraguay to adopt comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation, including protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity. #SOGI #universalperiodicreview

[UPR Info @UPRinfo]

#UPR52: #Thailand, #Ireland, #Iceland, #France and #Australia recommended #Paraguay to strengthen #SRHR, including access to comprehensive sexuality education and reproductive health services. #uinversalperiodicreview

[UPR Info @UPRinfo]

#UPR52: This moring the human rights records of #Paraguay is reviewed for fourth time during the #universalperiodicreview Working Group
Follow the live session on UN Web Tv: https://t.co/oqGlrczQtr

[UPR Info @UPRinfo]

#UPR52: #Eswatini recommended #Estonia to increase public investment in #healthcare, improve access and strengthen the health workforce.

[UPR Info @UPRinfo]

#UPR52: #Italy, #Germany, and #Greece recommended #Estonia to strengthen #disabilityrights, including inclusion, equal access to services, legal frameworks and participation in society.

[UPR Info @UPRinfo]

#UPR52: #Ireland and #Ecuador recommended #Estonia to strengthen protection of stateless persons and ensure that children are not detained in asylum or migration procedures.

[UPR Info @UPRinfo]

#UPR52: #Iceland, #Iraq, #Ethiopia and #Malaysia recommended #Estonia to strengthen gender equality, including reducing the gender pay gap and structural inequalities.

[UPR Info @UPRinfo]

#UPR52: #Indonesia, #France, #Greece and #Ecuador recommended #Estonia to strengthen measures to combat #hatespeech, discrimination and ensure effective investigation and sanctions.

[UPR Info @UPRinfo]

#UPR52: #Zambia, #Philippines, #Mexico, #Luxembourg, #Ireland and #Iceland recommended #Estonia to adopt a consent-based definition of rape in line with international standards.
#universalperiodicreview