Event proudly co-hosted by

Permanent Mission of Portugal to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva

M I S I Ó N P E R M A N E N T E D E L U R U G U A Y

A N T E L A O F I C I N A D E L A S N A C I O N E S U N I D A S Y L A S O R G A N I Z A C I O N E S I N T E R N A C I O N A L E S C O N S E D E E N G I N E B R A

THE UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW: A SKEWED AGENDA? PUBLICATION LAUNCH AND DISCUSSION ON STRENGTHENING THE ROLE OF THE UPR IN ADVANCING ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS

21 SEPTEMBER 2016, WEDNESDAY,

12:30—14:00  PALAIS DES NATIONS,

ROOM XXIV

Is the UPR living up to its potential to advance economic, social and cultural rights? This question is

at the heart of research recently completed by the Center for Economic and Social Rights and the Sciences Po Law School Clinic. The launch will

include a brief overview of the research findings and reflections from various stakeholders engaged in the

UPR, including member states, United Nations agencies and civil society.

Refreshments from 12.30 – 13:00

For further information, please contact Allison Corkery at acorkery@cesr.org