Report

Study on the role of prevention in the promotion and protection of human rights

Issued by

OHCHR

Report

Issued by Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Subject

Conflict prevention

Symbol Number

A/HRC/28/30

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Background

At paragraph 15 of resolution 24/16, the Human Rights Council requested OHCHR, in consultation with States, national human rights institutions, civil society, relevant intergovernmental bodies and international organizations, and taking into account, inter alia, the outcome of the panel discussion held in September 2014 at the Council, to draft a study on the prevention of human rights violations and its practical implementation. The summary of the panel discussion was submitted to the Human Rights Council at its 28th session (A/HRC/28/30).
OHCHR requested input from States, national human rights institutions, civil society, relevant intergovernmental bodies and international organizations regarding the prevention of human rights violations and its practical implementation. Inputs received from stakeholders are available below. The full study was submitted at the 30th session of the Human Rights Council in 2015 (A/HRC/30/20).

Summary

This study seeks to provide further content to the concept of prevention of human rights violations, identify practical means through which to prevent violations, and highlight the role of international and regional stakeholders.

Inputs received

States

Contributions from other stakeholders

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