Universal Periodic Review Consultation Reports

In November 2020, the United States will undergo a “Universal Periodic Review” (UPR) of its domestic human rights record at the UN Human Rights Council. In 2019, UNA-USA campus and community chapters hosted local Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Consultations to engage the UN on strengthening human rights in the United States.

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What is a "UPR Consultation Report"?

UPR Consultations convene advocates to discuss a specific human rights issue in the United States. After the Consultation, advocates compile an official reports which includes specific observations and constructive recommendations for the U.S. federal government.

The reports below were submitted by UNA-USA chapters and partner organizations for consideration in the November 2020 Universal Periodic Review.

Gun Violence and Human Rights

United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) and March for Our Lives

Climate Change and Human Rights

UNA Southern New York State Division and UNA University of Hawai'i Manoa Chapter

Race, Gender, and Criminal Justice Reform

UNA Saint Louis Chapter and UNA Southern New York State Division

Election Integrity and U.S. Performance

UNA Westchester Chapter and UNA Southern New York State Division

Combating Violence and Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

UNA Greater Detroit Chapter and UNA New York City Chapter

Combating Human Trafficking and Protecting the Human Rights of Women and Girls

UNA Greater Chicago Chapter, UNA Greater Detroit Chapter, UNA Kentucky Division, UNA Southern California Division and UNA Whittier Chapter

Immigrant Children and Human Rights

UNA Southern New York State Division

Race, Criminal Justice, and Human Rights

UNA Southern New York State Division and Blacks in Law Enforcement of America (BLEA)

Stakeholder Report: Migrant Rights, the Rights of Women and Girls, the Right to Water, the Rights of Older Persons

United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA)

The Situation of Human Rights in the District of Columbia

UNA National Capital Area Chapter, The DC Human Rights City Alliance (DCHRCA), George Washington University Law School International Human Rights Clinic