Ingeborg Geyer and Ian Tennant AHC intersessional 14th June VIC Introduction What is the Alliance The importance of implementation mechanisms The value of civil society participation ID: 928109
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Slide1
Mechanism
of
Implementation
Ingeborg Geyer and Ian Tennant
AHC
intersessional
, 14th June, VIC
Slide2Introduction
What is the Alliance?The importance of
implementation mechanisms
The value of civil society participation
Slide3What is the Alliance ?
Slide4The importance of implementation mechanisms
and the value of civil society participationReview mechanisms
are intergovernmental
processes
whose
overall
goal
is to assist States parties in implementing a Convention or a Protocol. It is a structured and on-going process of review to see how conventions and protocols are being put into practice and what is the impact of these laws and policies. Ten treaty bodies – committees of independent experts – monitor states’ obligations under nine human rights treaties and one Optional Protocol.
Shadow reporting
is an important tool for NGOs supporting human rights. NGOs can highlight issues not raised by their governments or point out where the government may be misleading the committee from the real situation. They
are
part
of
documention
to
national review
processes
Spotlight reports
have no
official
role
in
the
review
processes
of
the
2030 Agenda
implementation
.
They
are
not
seen
as
a valid
addition
to
the
analysis
of a
country
undergoing
a VNR.
Slide5Example: HLPF
How does the review mechanism work? Successes and challenges
Reflections on civil society input
Slide6HLPF - UPR
Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs):state-led
voluntary with
a minimum
requirements
of
reporting
no
space for recommendationsno structured or mandated body to oversee the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). not a legally binding instrument.The UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR):a state-driven process held under the auspices of the HRCInclusive process by allowing other relevant actors to contribute, including civil society groups, academia and journalists It is a universally applicable toolIt is
an
inclusive
mechanism
,
based
on
cooperation
and
collaboration
amongst
a
wide
range
of
stakeholders
the
UPR
process
has
already
established
formal and informal
connections
with
other
monitoring
exercises
with
a high potential for
further
growth
in
this
direction
.
Slide7Reflections
on Civil
Society’s
input
Consultation
before
the
review
processcreating a civil society review process coalition;developing joint civil society submissions;engaging with the government;reaching out to the international community;raising awareness about the review process andincrease transparency, improve dialogue between different actors at the national and sub-national level the minimum standard
should
include
public
consultations
,
information
sharing
and
access
to
information
,
as
well
as
inclusion
in
decision-making
.
Slide8Reflections
on Civil
Society’s
input
follow
up
by
encouraging
State acceptance of recommendations;disseminating of the review outcome;developing a civil society outcome charter;following up with the national government;engaging with the international community; andcontinued joint monitoring of review recommendationscampaign for amendment of Resolution 67/290 to include Civil Society reports to the documentation of VNRs and to institutionalize CSOs participation in the review process as it is followed in other UN Conventions, in order to achieve SDG 16 and no one left behind.
Slide9References
Spotlight Reports: A Missing Link for Accountability at the High-Level Political Forum - Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation (daghammarskjold.se)
https://www.civicus.org/index.php/es/centro-de-medios/recursos/manuales/2700-un-human-rights-council-universal-periodic-review
) https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000381509
https://www.civicus.org/images/CIVICUSPreUPRConsultationToolkit.pdf
https://www.civicus.org/images/CIVICUSPostUPRConsultationToolkit.pdf
Slide10UNTOC and UNCAC
Slide11“(…) civil society: the citizens’ groups, businesses, unions, professors, journalists, political parties and others who have an essential role to play in the running of any society.
Arrayed against these constructive forces, however, in ever greater numbers and with ever stronger weapons, are the forces of what I call “uncivil society”.
They are terrorists, criminals, drug dealers, traffickers in people and others who undo the good works of civil society.”
Kofi Annan
Foreword to the UNTOC
Slide12UNTOC Review Mechanism
How does it work?
Key issues and challenges
Reflections on civil society input
Slide13Key considerations for AHC
Mechanism of implementation is fundamental to success, not an afterthoughtObjective should be evaluation and impact measurement
Risks of bureaucracy, expense and delay Open & inclusive role for all sectors of society is critical
Slide14Thank you!