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"International human rights procedures" [2019] ELECD 1482; in de la Vega, Connie; Mirza, Alen (eds), "A Practical Guide to Using International Human Rights and Criminal Law Procedures" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2019) 5

Book Title: A Practical Guide to Using International Human Rights and Criminal Law Procedures

Editor(s): de la Vega, Connie; Mirza, Alen

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Section: Chapter 1

Section Title: International human rights procedures

Number of pages: 86

Abstract/Description:

Chapter 1 covers the United Nation’ Charter-based and treaty-based human rights procedures. The first part covers participation in the Charter-based procedures, which includes the Human Rights Council and the bodies that report to the Economic and Social Council, such as the Commission on the Status of Women, as well as the Specialized Agencies. The process for getting accreditation is addressed. The work of the body, the outcome documents, and how Civil Society, including non-governmental organizations, can submit written statements and make oral statements is covered. The second part of this chapter covers the treaty bodies, including their review of States Parties reports and adjudicating individual complaints. Also included are the mechanisms for issuing of General Comments, conducting inquiries, early warning or urgent action procedures, and conducting country visits. Suggestions for how advocates can participate and make use of these to best protect and promote human rights are made.