Lessons from the First Cycle of the UPR: From commitment to action on sexual and reproductive health and rights

This publication aims to explore the potential role the UPR mechanism can play in advancing the realization of SRHR at the global, regional and country levels. This report assesses the first cycle of the UPR from 2008-2011 from the perspective of recommendations related to SRHR. It examines the level of attention paid to different aspects of SRHR, the quality of recommendations, positive developments, issues of concern, and regional trends (Chapter II). It also assesses the implementation of UPR outcomes, including national planning processes and monitoring systems (Chapter III). The report concludes with final considerations for various stakeholders (Chapter IV).