The Role of Civil Society Organisations (CSO)
The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a state-driven mechanism. However, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have many opportunities to influence the UPR process by:
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Participating in the national consultations held by the State under Review (SuR);
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Sending information on the human rights situation in the country;
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Conducting advocacy;
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Taking the floor at the HRC during the adoption of the report;
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Monitoring the implementation of UPR recommendations by the State under Review;
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Raising awareness of State human rights commitments among the public.