Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Project

The November 5th first U.N. Universal Periodic Review of the U.S. offers an important opportunity both to measure how the U.S. is meets human rights standards and to continue pressuring the government to live up to those obligations.

The USHRN UPR Project seeks to coordinate and facilitate U.S. civil society efforts to inform and influence the review process. A Planning Committee has been established to help guide and coordinate this initiative. The web page will be updated periodically with information about upcoming UPR education, training, and action opportunities, as well as key dates and events.

Stay informed on updates by regularly checking this page and by joining the National Coordinating UPR Listserv.  To join, email a request to lbaum@ushrnetwork.org

UPR Updates

The Universal Periodic Review of the United States occurred on November 5th at 9 AM in Geneva, Switzerland.  Video of each segment is available on the UN website.  A...

About UPR

Every four years, the UPR assesses each country's adherence to its human rights obligations under the U.N. Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), human rights treaties ratified by the country, its voluntary commitments,...

UPR Consultations

In early 2010, the Obama Administration hosted a series of on-site consultations, conducted as part of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process.  These...

UPR Media

Photos, Press Releases, Videos and News Stories on the UPR Process

UPR Reports

This page includes the reports produced jointly by civil society organizations across the United States as well as those from the United Nations directly related to the Universal Periodic Review of the United...

UPR Resources

Clicking the above link provides a collection of resources, giving in-depth information on the UPR Process and how civil society can best engage.

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