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The Engagement of Prosecutors in the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Process
30 Jan 2025, 14:00-30 Jan 2025, 15:30
Webinar
Date/time: Friday 30 January 2026, 14:00 hrs CET
Speakers:
Francesca Restifo, Senior Human Rights Lawyer and UN Representative of the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI)
Mona M’Bikay, Executive Director of NGO UPR Info
Facilitator:
Irina Beridze, Executive Programme Manager, International Association of Prosecutors
The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a cornerstone of the Human Rights Council’s work, providing a unique mechanism through which States review each other’s human rights records and share good practices. Prosecutors, as key actors within national justice systems, have a critical role to play in ensuring that human rights commitments made under the UPR translate into concrete justice outcomes.
Prosecutors play a pivotal role in the implementation of UPR recommendations by ensuring that the commitments made by States translate into effective actions within the justice system. Through their mandate, prosecutors can promote the integration of human rights standards into prosecutorial policies, procedures, and decision-making processes. By actively engaging in the monitoring and reporting of progress, collaborating with other justice sector actors, and addressing gaps identified during the UPR, prosecutors contribute to building accountability and safeguarding the rights of individuals. Their involvement is essential for turning international obligations into practical measures that enhance access to justice and uphold the rule of law.
This webinar will explore various ways in which prosecution services can engage in the UPR process, including contributing to national reporting, participating in multi-stakeholder consultations, supporting the implementation and using information.
By fostering dialogue and exchange, the event aims to strengthen the integration of prosecutorial perspectives into the UPR framework and vice-versa and promote a coherent approach to accountability, access to justice, and human rights implementation.
This 60-minute webinar will be held in English and no interpretation will be provided. However, attendees can access live automated translated captions via the Zoom platform during the webinar. All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance. The webinar is open to all IAP organisational and individual members.
Please note that this webinar will be recorded.
For more details, please contact Ms. Irina Beridze, Executive Programme Manager of the IAP, at epm@iap-association.org
We look forward to welcoming you at the webinar!