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Universal Periodic Review challenges and opportunities for the Arab region. Arab Governance Week Cairo, 26-29 November 2012. Mitra Motlagh – UNDP Regional Centre for Arab States. CHANGE !. Development?. Universal Periodic Review Challenges… or Opportunities!.
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Universal Periodic Reviewchallenges and opportunities for the Arab region Arab Governance Week Cairo, 26-29 November 2012 MitraMotlagh – UNDP Regional Centre for Arab States
CHANGE ! Development?
Universal Periodic ReviewChallenges… or Opportunities! • Strengthen national efforts on human rights • Touches on a wide spectrum of issues contribution to the development agenda • Preparation of the UPR - collaboration between States, NHRI, CSO, and UN • Joint planning between actors for implementation
Our approach to UPR • 3 joint UNDP/OHCHR regional meetings on UPR • information, guidance and comparative experience • Continued South-South exchange (Asia, Africa, Europe) • Continued support for preparation and follow up : • Strengthen capacity of all branches of the State and other stakeholders – CSOs, NHRIs, media and the private sector • solid basis for long-term advocacy at the country level
Key aspects • Challenges of inclusiveness in preparing UPR • Implementation plans • Role of civil society and media • Possible partnerships! • Link with other accountability mechanisms not a stand-alone process! Universal Periodic Review • Next steps for 17 countries? • More tailored UN programming • Opportunities for other accountability mechanisms • Strengthened capacities of all stakeholders! Social Accountability