Table of Contents Introduction 5 What is the UPR 5 Positive elements of UPR 6 A review of all human rights - The reporting cycle 8 Preparation of the review 8 Review in Geneva 9 Outcome 9 Follow-up on UPR recommendations 9 Influencing the review 10 General approach to UPR advocacy 10 Preparation of the review 12 Lobbying delegates in Geneva 13 During the review 14 At the Human Rights Council session 14 Implementation and follow-up to UPR recommendations 14 Timing of interventions 15 On coalition building 17 Link to other human rights protection mechanisms 17 IRCT and HRHF’s work with the UPR 18