On behalf of the 150 civil society organizations in BiH, today in Sarajevo TRIAL, MyRight and Justice Network presented some of the key recommendations of the Universal Periodic Review of the United Nations. This relatively new instrument of the United Nations considers and assesses the state of human rights in all countries. In November 2014, BiH received 167 recommendations submitted by other states, NGOs or UN agencies. The common conclusion of all the organizations that participated in the preparation of the report was that the authorities, as soon as the government is formed, immediately accept the recommendations and begin their implementation without delay.
Complete article available in B/H/S languages here.
A Workshop on International Advocacy with an Emphasis on the Universal Periodic Review Held
A practical Guide to the UPR: How NGOs can influence the Universal Periodic Review process
Prior to the UPR of BiH: No Positive Developments in the Field of Human Rights
Geneva: SOC has presented recommendations for improving the rights of LGBT people and women in Bosnia and Herzegovina