The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) and its Potential to Foster Freedom of Expression, Access to Information and Safety of Journalists: Guidelines for Civil Society Organizations
UNESCO;Amnesty International (2022), 17 pp.
CC BY-SA
"This guide aims to encourage civil society and community organizations, activists and individuals to engage with the United Nations' (UN) Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism on freedom of expression, safety of journalists and access to information issues. The guide explains why it is important to focus on freedom of expression in the UPR, followed by an overview of the UPR mechanism; a brief introduction to freedom of expression; and practical guidance on civil society engagement with the UPR. It also provides a set of resources for further information on the topics addressed. These guidelines build upon a joint Amnesty-UNESCO survey of more than 70 civil society respondents from different regions; a series of consultation webinars held between March and June 2022; and comprehensive interviews with civil society organizations from different regions." (Introduction, page 1)
1 The UPR: An overview, 3
2 How does the UPR relate to other human rights mechanisms? 5
3 A brief introduction to freedom of expression, 6
4 Practical guidance: how to engage during different stages of the UPR, 8
5 Why it matters, 16
2 How does the UPR relate to other human rights mechanisms? 5
3 A brief introduction to freedom of expression, 6
4 Practical guidance: how to engage during different stages of the UPR, 8
5 Why it matters, 16
