UN Human Rights System

UN treaty bodies monitor signatory States’ implementation of UN treaties.

UN Charter-based bodies review the human rights practices of all members of the United Nations.

Through a system of regular reporting and examination, States that have ratified a treaty must inform the treaty body about the human rights situation in their country

The treaty body then assesses the State's best practices and looks at the areas which improvement is still needed to comply with the treaty obligations

This is then provided as recommendations to Governments, known as 'Concluding Observations'

Human Rights Council

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Other States will give recommendations

The State under review must respond

The NI Executive and Departments must feed into this process, so matters relating to Northern Ireland can be responded to appropriately

Be negotiated based on mutually suitable dates

Involve the Special Rapporteur seeking meetings with the NI Executive and relevant Departments

Holding meetings with relevant community and voluntary organisations

Promote and protect human rights for all people

Assists countries in fulfilling their human rights duties