Communications with International Human Rights Monitoring Bodies
The UN and other regional human rights bodies engage in a variety of activities that seek to protect, monitor, and advance human rights worldwide. One tool for human rights compliance is that of monitoring and reporting on human rights conditions. The below list includes communications to and from Human Rights Monitoring Bodies relevant to MCHR project areas. These communications are also organized by issue within our different project area resource pages. To learn more about Human Rights Monitoring Bodies, click here.
U.S. Report Issued to the U.N. Universal Periodic Review (2010)
In August, 2010 The United States submitted its first report to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in conjunction with the Universal Periodic Review, addressing key issues such as equality, national security, the treatment of detainees and immigration.
Universal Periodic Review is a human rights mechanism established in 2006 and administered by the UN Human Rights Council which periodically evaluates the human rights record of Member States to the United Nations. As a part of this process, the United States is required to submit a report addressing key national human rights issues. The United States will be evaluated for the first time by the Ninth Session Working Group on the UPR in November of 2010.
UN Human Rights Council Summary of Civil Society Organization Submissions to the UPR (2010)
In August, 2010 the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) released the following document summarizing the submissions of 103 stakeholders to the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United States' human rights record.
Universal Periodic Review is a human rights mechanism established in 2006 and administered by the UN Human Rights Council which periodically evaluates the human rights record of Member States to the United Nations. The United States will be evaluated for the first time by the Ninth Session Working Group on the UPR in November of 2010. As a part of this process, civil society organizations submit reports concerning human rights violations occurring in the United States.
MCHR Report to the U.N. Universal Periodic Review on Human Rights Violations in the U.S. Immigrant Detention System (2010)
This report from the National Immigrant Justice Center, the Midwest Coalition for Human Rights, and other organizations was submitted to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in April, 2010. The report discusses human rights violations occurring the U.S. Immigration Detention System. The UPR mechanism will review the United States' human rights record in Geneva in November of 2010.
Universal Periodic Review is a human rights mechanism established in 2006 and administered by the UN Human Rights Council which periodically evaluates the human rights record of Member States to the United Nations. The United States will be evaluated for the first time by the Ninth Session Working Group on the UPR in November of 2010. As a part of this process, civil society organizations submit reports concerning human rights violations occurring in the United States.
The Advocates for Human Rights Report to the U.N. Universal Periodic Review on Migrants, Refugees, and Asylum Seekers in the U.S. (2010)
This report authored by The Advocates for Human Rights submitted to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review in April, 2010, discusses the situation of migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in the United States. The Midwest Coalition for Human Rights endorsed the report in August 2010.
Universal Periodic Review is a human rights mechanism established in 2006 and administered by the UN Human Rights Council which periodically evaluates the human rights record of Member States to the United Nations. The United States will be evaluated for the first time by the Ninth Session Working Group on the UPR in November of 2010. As a part of this process, civil society organizations submit reports concerning human rights violations occurring in the United States.
The Advocates for Human Rights' Organizational Submission to the U.S. Universal Periodic Review (2010)
In April, 2010 The Advocates for Human Rights submitted a report to the UN Human Rights Council outlining the US's compliance with obligations under international human rights law. The report highlights US failures to protect human rights in the context of the death penalty, the rights of women, and the rights of non-citizens and will be considered in the 2010 Universal Periodic Review of the US.
Universal Periodic Review is a human rights mechanism established in 2006 and administered by the UN Human Rights Council which periodically evaluates the human rights record of Member States to the United Nations. The United States will be evaluated for the first time by the Ninth Session Working Group on the UPR in November of 2010. As a part of this process, civil society organizations submit reports concerning human rights violations occurring in the United States.
Joint Report on Treaty Ratification Submitted to the U.N. Universal Periodic Review (2010)
A coalition of stakeholders submitted a joint report in April, 2010 to the U.N. Universal Periodic Review calling for U.S. ratification of, and full compliance with, international human rights treaties. The Midwest Coalition for Human Rights endorsed this report in August, 2010.
Universal Periodic Review is a human rights mechanism established in 2006 and administered by the UN Human Rights Council which periodically evaluates the human rights record of Member States to the United Nations. The United States will be evaluated for the first time by the Ninth Session Working Group on the UPR in November of 2010. As a part of this process, civil society organizations submit reports concerning human rights violations occurring in the United States.
View the report on the US Human Rights Network website
Joint Report on Criminal and Juvenile Justice Submitted to U.N. Universal Periodic Review (2010)
A coalition of stakeholders submitted a joint report in April, 2010 to the U.N. Universal Periodic Review calling for fair juvenile and criminal justice policies in the United States that comply with international human rights standards. The Midwest Coalition for Human Rights endorsed this report in August, 2010.
Universal Periodic Review is a human rights mechanism established in 2006 and administered by the UN Human Rights Council which periodically evaluates the human rights record of Member States to the United Nations. The United States will be evaluated for the first time by the Ninth Session Working Group on the UPR in November of 2010. As a part of this process, civil society organizations submit reports concerning human rights violations occurring in the United States.
View the report on the U.S. Human Rights Network website
Joint Report on the Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Submitted to U.N. Universal Period Review (2010)
A coalition of stakeholders submitted a joint report in April, 2010 to the U.N. Universal Periodic Review calling for the effective implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. The Midwest Coalition for Human Rights endorsed this report in August, 2010.
Universal Periodic Review is a human rights mechanism established in 2006 and administered by the UN Human Rights Council which periodically evaluates the human rights record of Member States to the United Nations. The United States will be evaluated for the first time by the Ninth Session Working Group on the UPR in November of 2010. As a part of this process, civil society organizations submit reports concerning human rights violations occurring in the United States.
View the report on the U.S. Human Rights Network website
Immigrant Rights Advocates Respond to the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights Questionnaire (2010)
This report submitted by The Advocates for Human Rights, The Detention Watch Network, and Amnesty International USA in May or 2010, is a response to the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights Questionnaire on the Rights of Persons Deprived of Liberty. The report addresses the situation of immigrants held in custody by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for violations or suspected violations of immigration law.
Report of the Special Rappertour on the Right to Housing (2010)
The United Nations Special Rappertour on the right to adequate housing, Raquel Rolnik, made an official visit to the United States in October and November of 2009 to asses the housing situation. The right to adequate housing is a component of the human right to an adequate standard of living and, within the context of the United States, the human right to non-discrimination. In particular, Ms. Rolnik examined subsidized housing programs, the homeless situation, and the forclosure crisis. This report discusses the Special Rappertour's findings in terms of U.S. compliance with human rights law with regards to housing.
Report of the Special Rapporteur on Racism (2008)
At the official invitation of the United States government, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Racism, Dr. Doudou Diene of Senegal, visited the U.S. from May 19 to June 6, 2008, to meet with government officials, non-governmental organizations, and victims of racial discrimination.
During his three-week mission, the Rapporteur visited New York City, Washington, DC, Chicago, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Miami, Omaha, Honolulu, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Dr. Diene met with federal and local officials, lawmakers, and judicial authorities, along with representatives from civil society organizations and victims.
According to a UN statement, the main objective of this visit was for the Rapporteur to “gather first-hand information on issues related to racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.” Upon completion of his three-week mission, and after an official debriefing meeting with the U.S. government, Mr. Diene discussed his preliminary findings, conclusions, recommendations, and opinions concerning his visit during a press conference on June 6, 2008. A formal report was submitted to the U.N. Human Rights Council in May 2009.
Dr. Diene’s visit to the U.S. is considered highly unprecedented. This visit was arranged by the U.S. Department of State, and was a rare official visit by the United Nations to monitor, advise, and publicly report on human rights situations in the country.
Report of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants (2008)
This 2008 report comes from the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants, Jorge Bustamantes, in response to his mission to the United States. The pupose of Mr. Bustamantes' visit was to examine and report on the status of the human rights of migrants living in the United States. The report reflects his observations and findings with regards to the United States' compliance with relevant international human rights laws.
