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26/09/2024

Enhancing implementation of UPR recommendations through judicial engagement

With the support of UPR Info and the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI), the permanent missions of Norway, Armenia, and Fiji, will hold a side event during the 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council, titled “Enhancing implementation of UPR recommendations through judicial engagement”.

This event is co-sponsored by Judges for Judges, the International Association of Judges, the Human Rights Platform of the Geneva Academy, the International Commission of Jurists and the Geneva Bar Association.

The event will be held from 14.00 to 15.00 (CEST) on Friday 27th September. 

In person: Room XXV, Building E, Palais des Nations, Geneva (Indico)

To attend online, click here.

 

This event aims to shed light on the critical role of legal professionals in ensuring the implementation of international commitments generated by human rights mechanism, including the recommendations addressed in the Universal Periodic review (UPR) framework. While the UPR is recognized by the international community as an important platform to strengthen the rule of law, the judiciary helps ensure accountability. In fact, judges and lawyers are central actors in upholding the rule of law, namely by implementing international human rights commitments into their domestic legal system, promoting relevant reforms, prosecuting and repairing human rights violations, effectively implementing national legislation, and offering access to justice. Thus, the discussion will explore ways to promote strategic engagement of the judiciary within the UPR process. 

The event will also be the occasion to present to the public the “Tips to enhance judicial engagement with the United Nations Universal Periodic Review”, aimed at supporting states and other stakeholders to engage the judiciary in the UPR mechanism and conceived by the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI), UPR Info, and the International Association of Judges (IAJ). 

 

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Moderator: Mr. Dimiter Chalev, Chief of Rule of Law, Equality and Non-Discrimination Branch, OHCHR

Opening remarks: H.E. Mr. Tormod Cappelen Endresen, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Mission of Norway

Speakers: 

  • Ms. Francesca Restifo, Senior Human Rights Lawyer and UN Representative of the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI)

  • Ms. Mona M’Bikay, Executive Director, UPR Info

  • Mr. Roland Kempfle, Judge, International Association of Judges (IAJ)

  • Mr. Mansour Jobe, Director of Legal affairs and Investigation, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of The Gambia

  • Mr. Mehdi Benchelah, team leader for the Rule of law and Freedom of Expression -UNESCO

For more information, click to access the concept note.

Countries: Gambia (the)