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The Universal Periodic Review: A Platform for Dialogue, Accountability, and Change on Sexual and Reproductive Health
Kate Gilmore1, Luis Mora2, Alfonso Barragues3
1Deputy Executive Director (Programme), UNFPA.
Health and Human Rights
|January 15, 2016
Summary
The United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR) offers a key opportunity to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights globally. Its focus on participation and accountability can improve national dialogue and government action.
Area of Science:
- Human Rights Law
- Public Health Policy
- International Relations
Background:
- The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a UN Human Rights Council mechanism established in 2008.
- Sexual and reproductive health and well-being are critical components of human rights.
- Effective implementation of human rights requires participation and accountability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the impact of the UPR on promoting a human rights-based approach to sexual and reproductive health and rights.
- To assess the UPR's role in enhancing government accountability and national dialogue.
- To explore how the UPR can be integrated with other human rights mechanisms.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of evidence from the UPR process since its inception.
- Examination of country-level political opportunities presented by the UPR.
- Review of stakeholder engagement in national dialogues on sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Main Results:
- The UPR provides a significant political opportunity to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights at the country level.
- Evidence indicates the UPR enhances government accountability and fosters national dialogue among stakeholders.
- The UPR's effectiveness is amplified when recommendations are implemented alongside guidance from other human rights mechanisms.
Conclusions:
- The Universal Periodic Review is a vital tool for promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights through participation and accountability.
- Integrating UPR recommendations with other UN human rights mechanisms strengthens national implementation.
- Robust national human rights protection systems are essential for maximizing the impact of the UPR.
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