Maximise your impact in the UPR

Take a holistic approach to interactions with other stakeholders.

The more stakeholders cooperate and engage with each other through the cycle, the better and longer-lasting impact they will have in improving the human rights situation. In this course, you will not only learn about what each stakeholder can do at each phase of the cycle but also how they can interact with each other to truly exploit the opportunities of the UPR mechanism. Based on the extensive experience and expertise gained by UPR Info through years of interactions with each stakeholder, this module is the starting point to inspire your multi-cooperative engagement journey in the UPR.

What you will learn

Master the UPR process and amplify your voice.

  • The role of Recommending States in to the UPR process.

    States are one of the most common stakeholders along with the CSOs and the National Human Rights Institutions. But what are in detail their role, as a and as Recommending State? The UPR is precisely a peer review between States, but depending on the role they play, the particularities are different in the UPR process!

  • How recommending States engage with the UPR mechanism and in each of the 3 identified key stages.

    The UPR is a cycle consisting of different phases and the way that States interact within them can make an impact on the improvement of the human rights situation. Knowing how to best exploit these interactions is therefore essential in your work.

  • How recommending States interact with the other stakeholders through the UPR cycle.

    The cooperative and collaborative approach explained to the fullest extent of interactions between all stakeholders can also inspire your actions around the process.

Recommending States

The course curriculum

  • Pre-course orientation

    All the information you need to know about our e-hub, online engagement guidelines, media, and content (a mix of video, activities, and text), and finally, how to reach out for technical help when needed.

  • Getting started

    This section will give you a course overview and objectives. Do you have questions about the course content? Here, you will see how we will guide you and, finally, how to meet your peers online in our discussion forums.

  • The Role of recommending States in the UPR

    Starting with the role description, then looking more closely at the specificities of the role in preparing for the Review, their roles played between the Review and the Adoption, and finally their roles during the Implementation phase of the UPR process.

  • Bonus: How to draft a UPR statement and the SMART formula.

    Learn some tips on drafting a UPR Statement and creating the best possible and most effective recommendations using the SMART formula.

  • Recommending States interactions with other stakeholders

    You will have an opportunity to look at how recommending States interact with each and every other stakeholder in the UPR process. By the end of this chapter, you will wrap up your lesson with an interactive infographic that summarises, at a glance, the roles studied at every stage and with every stakeholder - a great overview of the entire lesson and all that you have learned.

  • Online discussions

    Throughout this course, you received some ideas on your role and how to interact with other stakeholders. We invite you to share your experiences in cooperation and collaboration with other stakeholders via the UPR. These discussions allow you to share with your peers about your unique experience and enrich your knowledge from others' experiences!

Meet your Course facilitators

Find out more about our talented team

Course Instructor Nicoletta Zappile

With almost ten years of experience working in human rights NGOs, she is passionate about human rights and has been an activist herself for women’s rights. She is responsible for the UPR Info's Stakeholders Engagement Programme.

At work, she likes to organize capacity-building activities for young human rights defenders and students.

Course Instructor Nargiz Arupova

Her high work ethic and passion for human rights led her to work in this field. With eight years of experience working in non-profit organizations, she is responsible for running UPR Info's ICP programme. She specializes in the rule of law, national human rights institutions, parliamentary oversight, and human rights.

She loves to conduct training and exchange with participants.

Course Instructor Tenar Lorente

Her work for seven years in human rights from several stakeholders’ perspectives gives her a sound overview of the mechanism from different angles and thus understanding the complexity of each actor’s role.

Tenar specializes in training and sharing tools and good practices from the UPR with those who want to improve their local situations by operationalizing the mechanism.

A very dynamic person, she likes to interact with people all over through diverse training and tailored capacity-building, in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Originally from Spain, Tenar loves doing sports. She speaks Spanish, English, French and is learning Arabic.

Course Instructor João Rebelo

With a rich background in different areas of international relations working for the private and public sectors, he works for the UPR Info's Policy and Advocacy programme.

His multicultural life path has led him to work in many different countries, which gives to him the open-mindedness to adapt easily to different situations. His determined personality, his ability to listen to others, and his positive attitude will help you to succeed in your training path.

FAQ

  • How long does the course take to complete?

    On average, it is estimated that the course takes approximately 7 hours of e-learning to fully complete. Nonetheless, each trainer will provide you with a more concrete time framework so you can organize your time.

  • Can we join as a group of learners from our organisation?

    Everyone will create their own account, regardless of the organization. This will ensure that each participant can receive a certificate of completion at the end of each course.

  • What happens if I miss a live session?

    These sessions are developed as a way to address group questions and ensure that participants can engage with each other and the trainers. If you miss a session, you can always send a message to your trainer with your questions if they’re not already resolved in the discussion board, or wait for the next opportunity to meet with them. There will be plenty! Some sessions might be recorded under prior approval from the participants.

  • Does our facilitator mark or grade our assignment or discussion activitues?

    No. Our intention is that you can understand and use the information in your daily work. Assignments and discussion boards are guiding tools for your inner thought process, as each answer depends and varies on individual participants’ context, there are no right or wrong answers.

  • Do I earn anything formal, like a certification, doing this course?

    Yes, by the end of this course you will receive an automated Certificate of Completion that stipulates your number of learning hours.

  • How long do I have access to the course materials after completing the course?

    To be confirmed. Please check with your trainer.

  • What happens if I don't have a stable internet connection? Will I still be able to participate in this course?

    Yes! All material has been prepared so that anyone can access it from anywhere and download the lessons. If you still have problems or questions you can consult the section “Before you get started”. More information about the course can be found in the section “Before you get started”.

  • If I have a question about the course and need an answer from the trainer, how long would it take?

    After your trainer has received your question, it would normally answer within 48 hours maximum.

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