UNHRC periodic reviews

Universal Periodic Reviews (UPRs) at the UN Human Rights Council increasingly shape how the EU and its Member States assess third-country human rights performance.

We provide end-to-end support for UPR preparation and follow-up, linking Geneva-based processes with Brussels-based decision-making.

Our services include stakeholder mapping, recommendation analysis, drafting of national positions and the development of implementation narratives that can be credibly defended in both UN and EU settings.

Crucially, we integrate UPR engagement into a broader advocacy strategy. Positions taken in Geneva are aligned with EU human rights dialogues, trade discussions and parliamentary scrutiny to ensure consistency and avoid mixed signals.

We also support targeted communications towards EU institutions and key Member States, helping translate technical UPR outcomes into politically relevant messaging.

This holistic approach strengthens credibility, reduces fragmentation and maximises the diplomatic value of UPR engagement.