Manual on human rights reporting under six major international human rights instruments
- Geneva United Nations 1997
- xiii,537p. 30 cm
HR:PUB:91:1 (Rev.1) ; United Nations publication sales no. GV. E.97.0.16 -Title page verso
Introduction The International System Of Human Rights: An Overview (A) The Scope Of Human Rights (B) Categories Of Human Rights (C) Human Rights In Relation To Peace And Development (D) Inventory Of Human Rights Instruments (E) Supervisory Procedures PART ONE: GENERAL ASPECTS The Purposes Of Reporting (A) The Evolution Of Reporting Procedures (B) Making The Most Of Reporting (C) The Functions Served By Reporting. (D) Concluding Comments The Preparation And Drafting Of A National Report (A) The Need For A Political Commitment (B) The Reality Of Limited Resources (C) Adequate Organization And Coordination (D) The Burden Of Reporting. (E) The Contribution Of Non-Governmental Organizations (F) The Drafting Process National Reports: Their Submission To Expert Bodies And Follow-Up (A) Forms Of Presentation And Adequate Representation (B) Consideration Of Reports By International Human Rights Bodies (C) The Essence Of Dialogue (D) Necessary Follow-Up Actions (E) The Role Of Non-Governmental Organizations Human Rights Information And Documentation 1. The Role Of Information And Documentation 2. Why Devote Resources To Information Gathering And Analysis? 3. Practical Aspects Of Collection And Analysis Of Human Rights Information 4. Creating An Information Management System 5. Conclusion Annex: Consolidated Guidelines For The Initial Part Of The Reports Of States Parties PART TWO: HUMAN RIGHTS REPORTING UNDER SIX MAJOR INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS INSTRUMENTS The International Covenant On Economic, Social And Cultural Rights A. The Reporting Process B. Consideration Of The Reports By The Committee On Economic, Social And Cultural Rights C. Periodic Reports The International Covenant On Civil And Political Rights A. The Reporting Process B. Consideration Of Reports By The Human Rights Committee The International Convention On The Elimination Of All Forms Of Racial Discrimination A. The Reporting Process B. Consideration Of Reports By The Committee On The Elimination Of Racial Discrimination C. Periodic Reports: The Key Issues The Convention On The Elimination Of All Forms Of Discrimination Against Women A. The Reporting Process B. Considerations Of Reports By The Committee On The Elimination Of Discrimination Against Women The Convention Against Torture And Other Cruel, Inhuman Or Degrading Treatment Or Punishment A. The Reporting Process B. Consideration Of Reports By The Committee Against Torture C. The Committee's Investigative Function Pursuant To Article 20 Of The Convention The Convention On The Rights Of The Child A. The Reporting Process B. Consideration Of Reports By The Committee On The Rights Of The Child C. Periodic Reports Related Articles In The Six Major International Human Rights Instruments Bibliography