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When drafting an alternative report, it is suggested to: <br/> | When drafting an alternative report, it is suggested to: <br/> | ||
− | + | *Identify the focus and structure of your alternative report (e.g., selected issues or all articles/clusters of the treaty) | |
− | + | *Analyse the '''extent to which existing law, policy and practice comply''' with the principles and standards of the treaty and other relevant follow-up recommendations, so you can highlight the main challenges in the alternative report | |
− | + | *Make '''reference to the relevant article''' in the treaty you are referring to | |
− | + | *Reference all information correctly (e.g., jurisprudence) | |
− | + | *Do not use abusive language | |
− | + | *Be '''clear and precise''', accurate and objective; and '''provide examples/evidence''' of alleged human rights violations, where relevant | |
− | + | *Integrate a gender perspective in the alternative report (i.e., mention whether there are any differences between women/men with regard to the enjoyment of specific human rights; include disaggregated data, etc) | |
− | + | *Include '''concrete suggestions''' on how could the human rights situation be improve <br/> | |
Source: [https://www.ohchr.org/Documents/Publications/PTS20_HRTB_Training_Guide_PartI.pdf ''UN Training Manual''], Annex 2, pp. 82-83 | Source: [https://www.ohchr.org/Documents/Publications/PTS20_HRTB_Training_Guide_PartI.pdf ''UN Training Manual''], Annex 2, pp. 82-83 |
Latest revision as of 16:16, 10 April 2019
When drafting an alternative report, it is suggested to:
- Identify the focus and structure of your alternative report (e.g., selected issues or all articles/clusters of the treaty)
- Analyse the extent to which existing law, policy and practice comply with the principles and standards of the treaty and other relevant follow-up recommendations, so you can highlight the main challenges in the alternative report
- Make reference to the relevant article in the treaty you are referring to
- Reference all information correctly (e.g., jurisprudence)
- Do not use abusive language
- Be clear and precise, accurate and objective; and provide examples/evidence of alleged human rights violations, where relevant
- Integrate a gender perspective in the alternative report (i.e., mention whether there are any differences between women/men with regard to the enjoyment of specific human rights; include disaggregated data, etc)
- Include concrete suggestions on how could the human rights situation be improve
Source: UN Training Manual, Annex 2, pp. 82-83