Simple Guide to the UN Treaty Bodies
ISHR's Simple Guide to the UN Treaty Bodies has been updated. The 2022 edition is now available in English and Turkish. Updates to other language versions will follow.
Resources
ISHR provides both analytical and practical information to human rights defenders to strengthen their access to and engagement with human rights bodies and mechanisms at the international, regional and national levels.
Guide for Third-Party Interventions before UN Human Rights Treaty Bodies
This ISHR guide seeks to demystify and democratise the TPI procedure and thus widen the circle of those who can make use of it. It aims to do so by providing practical tools and tips on how to submit TPIs to the UNTBs.
New Guide | Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly: A Practical Guide for NGOs
ISHR is pleased to launch its Practical Guide to the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly - an essential resource for non-governmental organisations looking to press the UN and Member States to address violations of human rights and the promotion of respect for human rights for all.
Quick Guide to Model Law for the recognition and protection of human rights defenders
ISHR has published its quick guide to a model law, an essential tool for human rights defenders to protect the rights and freedoms of everyone.
Special Procedures: New ISHR guide for human rights defenders
ISHR is pleased to launch its new guide to the UN Special Procedures, an essential tool for human rights defenders seeking to engage more strategically with these experts, for greater impact on the ground.
Effective Narratives | A seat at the table
Whether as community activists, NGO workers, or diplomats, most of us who support human rights are involved in putting stories out into the world. Discover our new guide to crafting effective human rights narratives at the UN!
Explainer on the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Ahead of China's review by the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in February 2023, ISHR has prepared an explainer on the work done by the CESCR, which rights it protects, and how civil society can engage with the Committee.
UPR | ISHR launches multilingual guide for civil society to track progress on China’s human rights commitments
The work to hold the Chinese government accountable for its commitments is more important than ever before. To this end, ISHR has developed a hands-on, multilingual guide to UPR monitoring and follow-up for civil society groups, halfway between its last review, and it's upcoming in 2023.
LGBTI Rights | Independent Expert on SOGI publishes framework for LGBTI-inclusive State responses to COVID-19
On 18 June, the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) launched the ‘ASPIRE’ guidelines on a COVID-19 response free from discrimination against LGBTI persons.
Explainer on rights of workers exposed to toxic substances
To recognise International Labour Day, and the critical contributions of essential workers everywhere, ISHR is publishing a guide in English and Chinese to the 15 Principles developed by the UN expert on human rights and hazardous substances. These aim to empower workers to know their rights, protect their health, and stand up to employers and governments who fall short or fail to provide remedy.