Welcome!
Our world is rapidly changing, and justice and human rights concerns are at the forefront of many of the challenges we are facing today – from public health, inequality and public safety to climate change and digital transformations. Whether you are a current partner, donor, or an independent civil society activist, thematic expert, journalist or academic specializing in rule of law and human rights and advocating for security or justice reform, we want to hear what areas of work you think are important challenges, opportunities and adaptations for the rule of law, security and human rights community to engage in over the next 5 years.
Please introduce yourself and offer your perspective.
Guiding Questions:
Identifying current and emerging trends on the rule of law and human rights:
- UNDP’s Current thematic areas of focus are Political Engagement, Institution Building, Community Security, Access to Justice, Human Rights Systems, Transitional Justice, and Gender Justice. How should UNDP’s thematic focus areas evolve within the Rule of Law and Human Rights sphere? What needs to change? What are the trends and policy evolutions which inform your view?
- What trends related to the rule of law, security and human rights are you seeing in your current context and what trends do you see coming up on the horizon? What opportunities do you see for advancing the rule of law, security and human rights over the next 5 years taking into account demands for integrity and transparency; climate justice, digital transformations, addressing inequality and insecurity/violence and supporting risk informed development?
- What trends related to DDR, small arms and armed violence reduction are you seeing? Do you think that these are being adequately addressed by the international community?
- Constitutions provide the overarching legal framework which sets out the basis of the social contract between a state and its people affecting all aspects of policy and society. What can we do better in our support to constitutional reform?
- What is the level and type of demands for justice, security, and human rights in your context? Are there specific areas of work you are seeing more or less of a need for?
- How can the UN Secretary-General’s Call to Action for Human Rights and agenda for protection assist the rule of law, security and human rights at national level?
- What challenges are you currently experiencing and foresee in advancing the rule of law, security and human rights over the next 5 years? What key actions could be taken to initiative transformative change?
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Objective: To crowdsource ideas, trends and priorities in the Rule of Law, Security and Human Rights fields and reflect on how to achieve transformational impact and positive change in the next decade.
Outcome: A summary of the discussions will feed into UNDP’s policy and programme formulation on the Future We Want to See: Reimagining the Rule of Law, Security and Human and the Inclusive Social Contract. Your insights will also inform the next phase of UNDP’s Global Programme on the Rule of Law, Security and Human Rights.
Week Five Summary - final week
Dear friends and colleagues,
We have now reached the end of this exceptional consultation and wish to thank you all for your thought-provoking and valuable contributions. The discussion this past week focused on the role of education in strengthening the rule of law, by highlighting the Doha declaration and commitments made by Member States. And, the fact that UNODC recently announced that the postponed 14th Crime Congress will be hosted on 7 to 12 March 2021. So please keep an eye out for that 😊as it promises to be an excellent opportunity to further deepen the discussion around creating a “culture of lawfulness” in the context of the 2030 Agenda.
Other important contributions were received from colleagues in Kosovo (thank you @Magda!) who offered detailed information about National Monitoring Reporting and Follow-up Mechanisms (NMRF), and the need to strengthen these. Some of the key advantages mentioned were:
- Create and mobilize in-country networks and alliances on core human rights, sustainable development and peace and security issues between State entities, civil society actors and other relevant stakeholders such as national human rights institutions, trade unions, or the media.
- Showcase the links between human rights recommendations and the 2030 Agenda. Advocate for addressing human rights challenges and the SDGs in a holistic way, as a way to accelerate progress on both agendas and leaving no one behind.
Big thank you again, stay connected and stay safe everyone!