ARAB STATES AND THE UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW Fateh Azzam

Arab States and the UPR Methodology Brief comparative analysis of findings Issues Accepted/rejected recommendations Comments and conclusions First and Second Cycle UPRs (4 countries)

Comparison of Concerns: NGOs and States

Comparison of acceptance/rejection 10 ARAB STATES GLOBAL Recommendation s accepted71%73% Recommendation s rejected17%15%

Typology of Recommendations Category 1: Share experiences, request assistance or cooperate with others. Category 2: Continue current actions or policies. Category 3: “Consider” taking an action, or to “review” its action Category 4: Take a general action such as “taking measures…” or “taking steps towards…” – No specific measure suggested. Category 5: Take an action of a more specific nature, like amending legislation or ratifying a treaty

Recommendations accepted by category

Recommendations rejected by category

Shared concerns of Arab States and NGOs 1. economic, social and cultural rights 2. women’s rights 3. legislative and institutional protection of human rights 4. refugees and trafficking in persons, including migrant workers.

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