10/09/2012

UPR Info organises a side event for the launch of Prof. McMahon's new publication

UPR Info's Advisory Board member and long time collaborator Prof. Edward McMahon, from the University of Vermont, is publishing an evaluation on the UPR, "The Universal Periodic Review: A Work in Progress", with the support of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES).

This evaluation analyses the first UPR cycle, evaluates the recommendations stemming from it, highlights the regional characteristics and provides a range of recommendations to further strengthen the UPR mechanism.

The publication will be launched at a side event organised by FES and UPR Info on Thursday 13 September from 2 to 4pm, room 27, Palais des Nations. A discussion will take place on its findings with the participation of H.E. Ambassador Omar Hilale, Permanent Representative of the Mission of Morocco and Roland Chauville, Executive Director of UPR Info.

The Universal Periodic Review: A Work in Progress