The Human Rights Watch has issued “World Report 2013″on the Warning of Declines in Human Rights around the world. It is a 665-page PDF report which formed the 23rd annual review of global human rights practices. The report shows essays, photos, and country chapters. The Human Rights report on Nigeria states that, attacks by militant Islamist group, Boko […]
On 17 June 2011, the Human Rights Council (HRC) completed the review of its work and functioning by adopting decision A/HRC/DEC/17/119 on the Follow up to HRC Resolution A/HRC/RES/16/21 with regard to the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). Resolution 16/21, adopted on 25 March 2011, contained the new modalities for the functioning of the HRC but
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The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a state-driven exercise. However, despite the limited role during the interactive dialogue, Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have many opportunities to take part and influence the UPR process. NGO participation can take five main forms: *Participate in the national consultations held by the State under Review; *Send information on the human
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