Advocacy
50 mins
Making an impact with the Universal Periodic Review
- Abstract:
- This course will give you an overview of how the Universal Periodic Review works, and serves as a guide for civil society organisations to advance human rights.
- About this course:
- This course will teach you about the different tactics to get your agenda across and make change happen. You’ll hear top tips and advice from experienced advocates who have taken part in the Universal Periodic Review.
- What do I learn:
- You will learn about how to practically apply your knowledge to the Universal Periodic Review. You'll also learn from in-depth interview case studies on writing a summary report and engaging with different governments at in-country level and in Geneva.
- What do I need to know:
- This course is suitable for activists and human rights defenders who plan to take part in the Universal Periodic Review. We suggest you take our first course on Introduction to the Universal Periodic Review before you enrol in this course.
Trainers
Gayatri Khandhadai
This course is presented by Gayatri Khandadhai, a lawyer with a background in international law and human rights. Her focus is digital rights in Asia with specific emphasis on freedom of religion, expression, assembly, and association on the Internet. She is the Asia Policy Regional Coordinator at APC - the Association for Progressive Communications.
- 1.1 Introduction to the course1.2 The role of CSOs in the UPR process1.3 Advice for CSOs new to the process1.4 Strengths and weaknesses of the UPR
- 2.1 Preparing your summary report2.2 Writing style and language2.3 Presenting information at one to one advocacy meetings2.4 CSO coalitions and your summary report2.5 Case study: CIVICUS in Ethiopia2.6 Case study: Progressive Voice in Myanmar
- 3.1 UPR advocacy: In Geneva vs in-country3.2 How to tailor advocacy at recommending states3.3 How to choose what issues to focus on3.4 Ethics for advocates when influencing governments3.5 Case study: SRI in Senegal
- 4.1 When states accept recommendations4.2 Framing your CSO’s strategy for the UPR working group4.3 Aligning CSO goals with UPR process4.4 Internet rights and the UPR
- 5.1 Having your recommendations taken up5.2 Following up on recommendations & linking to broader advocacy strategies
- 6.1 Security concerns for participating in UPR6.2 Wrap up video
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