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Step up action on UPR

21 March 2013 – Kyiv - “30 Steps to Effectiveness: Using the Universal Periodic Review for Protecting and Advancing Human Rights”, a practical manual designed for the region of Eastern Europe and CIS states, was presented.

Human Rights Council adopts outcomes of the Universal Periodic Review

Geneva- The Human Rights Council this morning adopted the outcomes of the Universal Periodic Review of Ukraine.

Ukraine to advise un on the world development priorities

February 12, 2013. Kyiv, Ukraine - The process of national consultations to define the global Post-2015 Development Agenda priorities, actively involving a wide range of professionals and the public, is underway in Ukraine. The national consultations take place in Ukraine ...

Weakest links of ukrainian judiciary

A need to reform the Ukrainian judiciary has been subject of discussion both within the country and outside Ukraine. An issue of independence of the judiciary has become one of the most quoted topics during the second cycle of the Universal Periodic Review of Ukraine (UPR) in Geneva at the end of October past year.

Discrimination in Ukraine: Evident and hidden

Human rights defenders are unanimous in admitting that discrimination in Ukraine is a problem. It may affect anyone regardless of sex, age, or health condition. Some 40 UN Member States pointed out to this issue and the need to address it during the 2-nd cycle of the Universal Periodic Review of Ukraine in Geneva in October 2012