REPORTING TO THE UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS TREATY BODIES TRAINING GUIDE: Part II — Notes for Facilitators TIP ÎÎThe quiz seems very easy and the overview presentation might seem too light. BUT experience has shown that even when participants think they know it all, many do not. ÎÎSo this session really deserves time and attention, going slowly through the questions and computer slides to ensure that participants grasp the different nature of the UPR, Treaty Bodies and Special Procedures. Step 4: Wrap-up  Duration 5 minutes a) Key messages for the wrap-up can include the following: ¡¡ There are three main human rights mechanisms within the UN: Treaty Bodies, UPR and Special Procedures. All issue recommendations to States with the aim of assisting them in improving the human rights situation at national level. ¡¡ While the Treaty Bodies are established by a legal instrument (a human rights treaty), the UPR and Special Procedures are established under an intergovernmental UN body (the Human Rights Council). ¡¡ There are nine core international human rights treaties and ten Treaty Bodies. ¡¡ The treaties can be complemented by Optional Protocols which expand the protection of rights, establish functions for the Treaty Bodies or create a new Treaty Body. ¡¡ Treaty Bodies monitor in various ways the implementation of the rights enshrined in the respective treaties. They are composed of independent experts who meet two to three times a year in Geneva. 4