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The Universal Periodic Review: A Skewed Agenda?

Region:
Global

Human Rights Council side event

 

Publication launch and discussion on strengthening the role

of the UPR in advancing economic, social and cultural rights

 

Wednesday, 21 September 2016
12:30—14:00

PALAIS DES NATIONS, 

ROOM XXIV
GENEVA

Is the UPR living up to its potential to advance economic, social and cultural rights? This question is at the heart of research recently completed by the Center for Economic and Social Rights and the Sciences Po Law School Clinic. The launch will include a brief overview of the research findings and reflections from various stakeholders engaged in the UPR, including member states, United Nations agencies and civil society.

 

Refreshments from 12.30 – 13:00

 

This invitation can be downloaded in pdf format here

 

For further information, please contact 
Allison Corkery at acorkery@cesr.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

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