Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Handbook for Civil Society Organisations (CSO) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH)
Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Handbook for Civil Society Organisations (CSO) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH)
Author(s): Dajana ČelebićContributor(s): Dajana Bakić (Editor), Emina Bošnjak (Editor)
Subject(s): International Law, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Civil Society, Methodology and research technology, Evaluation research, Corruption - Transparency - Anti-Corruption
Published by: Sarajevo Open Centre
Keywords: universal periodic review; human rights; civil society; BiH; reports; OHCR; shadow report;
Summary/Abstract: Following the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, the United Nations (UN) developed international human rights protection mechanisms, assigning a significant role to the states. Since the UN bodies cannot directly monitor the human rights situation in all member states, civil society organizations (CSOs) have an important role to play in monitoring and reporting on the protection of human rights and advocating for their better protection with the institutions and international organizations. Efficient protection of human rights requires a strong involvement of the civil sector at national and international levels, as CSOs are the only entities that continuously monitor the situation on the ground, work on awareness raising of existing rights, and hold decision makers accountable in case of violation of those rights.
Journal: Human Rights Papers
- Issue Year: 2021
- Issue No: 56
- Page Range: 1-47
- Page Count: 47
- Language: English