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Implementing the Rights of Persons with Disabilities – the Role of Independent Monitoring Frameworks
Practical Guide
This practical guide on independent monitoring frameworks is aimed at assisting parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and other stakeholders including national human rights institutions and civil society in understanding the key criteria for the establishment and functioning of independent monitoring frameworks according to the requirements of the Convention and the jurisprudence of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. States invariably indicate in their periodic reports to the Committee that they have established some form of independent monitoring framework yet the structure and operation of such frameworks vary from State to State in their legal basis composition mandate and resources. The preparation of this guide was led by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) together with the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the United Nations Development Programme through a global initiative supported by the United Nations Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It was developed in consultation with the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions and the International Disability Alliance.
Becoming a Party to the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance
Practical Guide
This practical guide aims to promote the universal ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance and to assist States as they move towards becoming parties to the Convention. Its objective is to provide answers to questions commonly raised by States when considering this commitment. Its purpose is also to offer practical guidance to States regarding the process of becoming a party to the Convention and what that entails.
Towards a Human Rights-Based Approach to Migration
Training Guide
This training guide is designed to enable participants to understand the human rights perspective on migration and how human rights laws and standards can be operationalized to make migration safer and an empowering experience for all. It provides an introduction to related principles and issues and is designed for persons with limited knowledge of human rights or migration. The training guide contains session plans for the trainer and is supported by sample slide presentations and associated materials including activities and handouts for participants which are available electronically as individual components on the OHCHR website.
Reporting Under the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons From Enforced Disappearance
Training Guide (Part I – Manual)
This Training Guide seeks to assist States parties in meeting their obligations to respect protect and fulfil the rights enshrined in the Convention for the Protection of all Persons against Enforced Disappearances. The Manual which is the first part of the Training Guide outlines the provisions of the Convention and provides useful guidance on the content and scope of the rules of procedure and the working methods of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances as well as reporting obligations under the Convention. The publication draws on the wealth of experience acquired by the Committee over the years. It highlights practical examples on the submission of information and data under the Convention and the successful implementation of Committee’s recommendations. These examples would be of use to States parties and in particular to those involved in the delivery of training courses on reporting to the Committee and on the implementation of the Convention. By promoting a greater understanding of the provisions of the Convention the Training Guide aims to provide guidance and support to reporting States as to the content of reports and the implementation of recommendations. The Manual will be complemented by training materials (Part II) tailored to each of the Convention’s rights to be published on the OHCHR website.
Istanbul Protocol
Manual on the Effective Investigation and Documentation of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
This revised edition strengthens the widely recognized and highly valued Istanbul Protocol standards on the effective investigation into and documentation of torture and ill-treatment. Relying on multi-sectoral engagement specialized global expertise and practical experiences of law health and human rights professionals in the field including members of United Nations anti-torture bodies the updated edition seeks to fortify the implementation of international norms and preventive tools to assist survivors of torture worldwide. The Istanbul Protocol and the accompanying “Istanbul Principles” also serve as a global standard against which the delivery of expert legal and medical evidence can be benchmarked in the investigation and prevention of torture.
Human Rights and Elections
A Handbook on International Human Rights Standards on Elections
With hundreds of references to the jurisprudence of United Nations human rights mechanisms this handbook provides human rights and electoral practitioners with a clear picture of the close interplay between elections and international human rights law. The handbook discusses international human rights standards regarding electoral processes and political participation and how these standards apply to specific aspects of elections. Current issues such as gender-based violence in politics disinformation and data manipulation and the impact of Internet shutdowns are considered in the light of international human rights law and the recommendations of United Nations experts.
Human Rights at International Borders: A Trainer's Guide
This is a joint publication of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and the UN Office on Counter-Terrorism. This Trainer’s Guide seeks to help trainers prepare organize and deliver a training course on Human Rights at International Borders. The course itself is a capacity-building tool for individuals working in border governance to adopt a human rights-based and gender-responsive approach to migration governance including with a focus on migrants in vulnerable situations at international borders. The Trainer’s Guide is designed for UN and government officials national human rights institutions non-governmental organizations trade unions other relevant civil society actors and humanitarian actors.
Reporting Under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights – Training Guide
Part I – Manual
Part of the Professional Training Series (No. 23) this Guide aims to assist States parties by facilitating an understanding of the rights enshrined in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the corresponding obligations of the States. It is based on the provisions of the Covenant and the Committee’s general comments jurisprudence on individual communications and concluding observations on State party reports as well as reporting guidelines rules of procedure working methods and other documents. The Guide provides practical tools to enhance reporting skills with respect to the Covenant and the capacity to implement the Committee’s recommendations. It further serves as an analytical information and training tool for trainers to design and deliver courses on reporting to the Committee.