UPR42 side-event: “the UPR as Problem-Solving Tool – Closing the Technical Cooperation Gap”
The Permanent Mission of Finland hosted a hybrid event entitled “The UPR as Problem-Solving Tool – Closing the Technical Cooperation Gap” on 31 January, in collaboration with UNDP, OHCHR and UPR-info. The event took place in parallel to the UPR42 and aimed to explore how the UPR mechanism is fitted to be used as a problem-solving tool to address development challenges – especially on the ground implemented by the UN Country Teams and States.
It was an opportunity for UN representatives from Serbia Thailand, Colombia, and Kenya to share how the UN system supports practical and integrated follow up of UPR recommendations into national development plans and efforts to achieve the SDGs in the four countries. In the case of Kenya, the role played by the NHRI in the implementation of UPR recommendations was particularly highlighted.
Overall, all participants acknowledged the importance and uniqueness of the UPR process to advance human rights and human development. They appreciated the opportunity to share their experiences and lessons-learnt from the UPR process, especially with regards to the implementation phase at country level.
Programme:
Opening remarks
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The UPR as a problem-solving tool
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| Panel: How the UPR can contribute to reducing the technical cooperation gap at country level? Civic space and anti-discrimination, disability rights Francoise Jacob, UN Resident Coordinator in Serbia Business and human rights Renaud Meyer, UNDP Resident Representative in Thailand Gender equality, non-discrimination, redress for victims of violence, economic, social and cultural rights Bibiana Aido Almagro, UN Women Representative in Colombia UN support to State’s engagement in the UPR – implementation of recommendations on the ground. Stephen Jackson, UN Resident Coordinator in Kenya |
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Closing remarks
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