Универсальный периодический обзор
Универсальный периодический обзор (УПО) - это уникальный механизм Совета по правам человека, который призывает все государства-члены ООН каждые четыре с половиной года проходить экспертную оценку ситуации в области прав человека. Универсальный периодический обзор предоставляет каждому государству регулярную возможность:
- сообщать о мерах, принятых для улучшения ситуации в области прав человека в этих странах и для решения проблем, препятствующих осуществлению прав человека; а также
- в целях постоянного совершенствования получать рекомендации от государств-участников ООН на основании экспертных мнений множества заинтересованных сторон и данных предсессионных докладов.
Учрежденный в марте 2006 года резолюцией 60/251 Генеральной Ассамблеи ООН Универсальный периодический обзор призван стимулировать, поддерживать и расширять продвижение и защиту прав человека в каждой стране.
С момента первого периодического обзора в 2008 году каждое из 193 государств-участников ООН прошло обзор трижды. Четвертый цикл обзора начался в ноябре 2022 года на 41-ой сессии Рабочей группы по УПО.
Смотреть записи процедур и обзоров в рамках УПО на ТВ-канале ООН
Latest available facts and figures on the engagement of Member States and Stakeholders with UPR (pdf)
In the fourth cycle, the UPR continues to maintain a record 100% participation of States under review.
Since the 1st cycle, the number of recommendations received by States under review has increased by 287%.
The acceptance rate of recommendations by States under review was 76% at the end of the 3rd cycle.
The total number of submissions by other relevant stakeholders, including National Human Rights Institutions, UN entities, Regional Organisations, and Civil Society and other Organisations has increased by 58%.
UPR 4th cycle
Key documents
Calendar of Reviews for the UPR 4th Cycle
UPR 4th Cycle Deadlines for States and Stakeholders
Guidance Note for UPR 4th cycle national reports (English | Français)
Guidance Note on Addenda to UPR WG Reports (English | Français)
Civil society technical guidelines for stakeholders’ submissions for the 4th cycle
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Technical guidelines for UN entities’ submissions for the 4th cycle
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Latest news
Human rights records of 14 States to be examined by Universal Periodic Review mechanism
29 April 2026
View latest press releases related to the UPR
Voluntary Fund videos:
UPR Regional Advisers: From Recommendations to Impact
Delegates of Least Developed Countries and Small Islands Developing States speak about the benefits of the UPR Voluntary Fund for Participation
Upcoming deadlines / reviews / adoptions
Deadlines
54 th session (Jan. – Feb.2027)
- NGO/NHRI/other stakeholders’ submissions: 17 July 2026 (confirmed)
- National Reports: 9 October 2026
Countries: Togo, Syrian Arab Republic, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Iceland, Zimbabwe, Lithuania, Uganda,Timor Leste, Republic of Moldova, Haiti, South Sudan, Myanmar, Sudan, and Ukraine
Addenda to UPR Working Group Reports
Reviews
UPR WG 53rd session (2 – 13 November 2026) Timetable
Countries: Suriname, Greece, Samoa, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Hungary, Papua New Guinea, Tajikistan, United Republic of Tanzania, Antigua and Barbuda, Eswatini, Trinidad and Tobago, Thailand, Ireland.
Adoptions
Adoptions of UPR Outcomes during HRC 63rd session (24 - 28 June 2026) Timetable.
Countries: Namibia; Niger; Mozambique; Estonia; Paraguay; Belgium; Denmark; Palau; Somalia; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Latvia; Sierra Leone; Singapore)
In focus
The UPR in the regions – Quarterly Newsletter
The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Newsletter, issued by OHCHR/UPR Branch provides updates and insights into UPR activities worldwide, showcasing increasing engagement, good practices, and peer-learning.
UPR Voluntary Fund for Implementation & NMIRFs
National Mechanisms for Implementation, Reporting and Follow-up (NMIRFs) are standing government structures that help to ensure that recommendations from Human Rights Mechanisms, including the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) are translated into concrete actions on the ground.
Read the document (pdf)
Reports
Operations of the Voluntary Fund for Participation in the Universal Periodic Review:
The report on the Voluntary Fund for Participation to the Human Rights Council outlines the activities supported by the Fund in 2025 to facilitate participation in the UPR process, especially by Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
Operations of the Voluntary Fund for Financial and Technical Assistance in the Implementation of the Universal Periodic Review:
The report on the Voluntary Fund for Implementation to the Human Rights Council outlines the projects supported in 2025 across several countries in priority areas, including the implementation of UPR recommendations, the establishment or strengthening of national mechanisms for implementation, reporting and follow-up (NMIRFs), and capacity-building for stakeholders such as parliaments and United Nations country teams to engage with the UPR process.
2024 report on technical cooperation and capacity-building (A/HRC/56/72)
OHCHR report on Enhancing coordination for technical cooperation and capacity-building in the field of human rights to implement universal periodic review recommendations for the 56th session of the Human Rights Council session has been now published. The report, submitted pursuant to HRC resolution 54/28, focuses on technical cooperation and capacity-building in the field of human rights, to enhance the implementation of UPR recommendations. The report also serves as a basis for the discussion for the annual thematic panel discussion on technical cooperation and capacity-building in the field of human rights, scheduled for 9 July 2024.
Read the full report A/HRC/56/72 (advanced edited version)
Meetings and events
Side event: Supporting States, Realizing Rights
On 3 July 2026, the Group of Friends of the UPR (Argentina, Armenia, Fiji, Norway, Pakistan and South Africa), in cooperation with OHCHR, organized a side event entitled “UPR Voluntary Funds: Supporting States, Realizing Rights” on the margins of the 62nd session of the Human Rights Council.
The event aimed to showcase the impact of the 11 UPR Regional Advisors across the world and the achievements of the two Voluntary Funds in enhancing States’ participation in the UPR mechanism and implementation of UPR recommendations.
Where: Geneva
When: 3 July 2026
View webcast of event:
- Recording link
- Password: bPA83WYz”
High-level panel discussion on the UPR Voluntary Funds Achievements, good practices and lessons learned over the past 15 years and optimized support to States in the implementation of recommendations emanating from the fourth cycle
Where: Palais des Nations, Geneva
When: HRC52, 1 March 2023 16:00-18:00
The UPR as a problem-solving tool – closing the technical cooperation gap
When: 31 January 2023
Where: Palais des Nations, Geneva
Download the concept note and programme
Play recording (2hr 9 mins – Password: 7Cg9n53d)
Guidance and resources
UN good practices: How the UPR process supports sustainable development
Drawing on more than 60 experiences from across the UN system, this repository captures how the UPR has been able to advance the promotion and protection of human rights, and to ensure greater compliance, in law and in practice, in all regions of the world.
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Learn more about UPR good practices on sustainable development
Maximizing the use of the UPR at country level - Practical Guidance
Prepared by OHCHR in consultation with the entire UN system, this document provides guidance on how UN entities at the country level can engage in the UPR process to support progress by Member States on human rights and the SDGs, as well as on the prevention and sustaining peace agendas.
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Contact information
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For Stakeholders: