The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a unique process which involves a periodic review of the human rights records of all 193 UN Member States. See here to learn more about the Universal Periodic Review. On November 1, 2012, a Universal Periodic Review of Sri-Lanka was brought into session. In preparing for this, member states, and civil society was welcomed to produce their own reports of concerns to human rights.
The Human Rights and Advocacy Council of the Canadian Tamil Youth Alliance (CTYA) had submitted a report for review. One of the recommendations made by the Human Rights and Advocacy Council has been quoted in the United Nations Report under the “Information provided by other accredited national human rights institutions and other stakeholders” section of the Summary : [Universal Periodic Review] : Sri Lanka / prepared by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in accordance with paragraph 5 of the annex to Human Rights Council resolution 16/21.
“Canadian Tamil Youth Alliance (CTYA) recommended that Sri Lanka become party to the 2000 UN Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons especially Women and Children.”
The next Universal Periodic Review, Calendar of Review for Sri-Lanka is for 2012-2016. To learn more about the UPR Submission Process, please click here.
The Human Rights Advocacy council aims to build the capacity of Canadian Tamil youth by equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to advocate for the protection of human rights in Canada and abroad. This council will strive to not only uphold international law and the Geneva conventions, but also educate our youth and the broader Canadian society about the ongoing plight of Tamil people.
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