[wanabidii] Press Releases: Submission of U.S. Universal Periodic Review Report

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Submission of U.S. Universal Periodic Review Report 02/06/2015 12:19 PM EST Submission of U.S. Universal Periodic Review Report Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 6, 2015 On February 2, the United States submitted its report as part of the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process to the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. The U.S. Government will present its report in a dialogue with the UPR Working Group of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on May 11. The UPR, established in 2006, is a process through which the human rights records of all UN member states are reviewed every four and a half years. The United States underwent its first review in 2010 when it supported in whole or in part 173 of the 228 recommendations of its fellow UN member states. The United States is proud of its human rights record and the role we have played in promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms around the world. We strongly support the UPR process as an opportunity to reflect on and improve our own human rights record as we ask other member states to do, as well as to foster a global discussion of human rights. The U.S. report is the result of robust collaboration between 14 U.S. federal agencies, civil society across the country, and the White House. The report and more information about the UPR process can be found at: http://www.state.gov/j/drl/upr/index.htm The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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