Coalition Submissions (2nd Cycle)
Documents and analysis prepared by Impact Iran and coalition members during the 2nd cycle of the Universal Periodic Review.
UPR 2nd Cycle (2014)
Please view our UPRIran website for a more detailed look at Iran’s performance: English or Persian
Briefing Notes (2nd Cycle)
Briefing notes prepared by Impact Iran during the 2nd cycle of the Universal Periodic Review.
Reports from Iran (2nd Cycle)
Read Iran’s Midterm Assessment submitted during the 2nd cycle period of the Universal Periodic Review.
Documents from UN (2nd Cycle)
View list of reports in relation to the 2nd cycle of the Universal Periodic Review in 2014.
UPR Mid-Term Report — 2015-2016
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Read the mid-term report for the Universal Periodic Review submitted by the government of Iran.
UPR Joint Submission – Impact Iran and Article 19
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In this Universal Periodic Review (UPR) midterm report, ARTICLE 19 and Impact Iran assess the progress made by the Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran) in implementing freedom of expression related recommendations received during the second cycle in October 2014. Iran’s third cycle review is due to take place November 2019.
UPR Follow-up Report on Implementation
The UPR is a human rights mechanism uniquely favored by many member states, including the Islamic Republic of Iran. Indeed, Iran has stated that the UPR is the “most pertinent, effective and trustful UN mechanism for the review of human rights situation of all States.” Iran’s approach to the UPR, however, raises questions about its level of commitment to the mechanism, as well as to upholding its international human rights obligations overall.
The UPR is a dynamic process through which any UN member state, as a peer, can propose recommendations to a “State under review” on how to best advance human rights in their respective countries. Recommendations accepted by the state then become a framework for its promotion of human rights, as well as for stakeholders to dialogue with the state and measure its progress.
Universal Periodic Review Recommendation Assessment
A mid-term assessment of Iran’s implementation of recommendations received during the 2014 UPR.
UPR 2014
View list of reports and resolutions in relation to the 2nd cycle of the Universal Periodic Review in 2014.
2014 UPR – Working Group Report on Iran
Summary of the interactions and recommendations issued by UN Member States in the working group.
2014 UPR – Summary of Stakeholder Submissions
Summary of stakeholder submissions submitted to the UPR Working Group.
2014 UPR – Iran’s National Report
Iran’s National Report to the Twentieth Session of the Universal Periodic Review Working Group.