Civil society’s contribution to the integration of a gender perspective - Presentation of Neha Sood

Civil society’s contribution to the integration of a gender perspective in the work of the Human Rights Council and its mechanisms

Presentation of Neha Sood

Action Canada for Population and Development

Mr. President, Ambassador Henczel, Madame High Commissioner, Excellencies, distinguished delegates and colleagues,

I am very honoured to be part of this panel and would like to take this opportunity to thank the Council for giving priority to the subject of civil society’s contribution to the integration of a gender perspective in the work of the Human Rights Council and its mechanisms. I hope that this panel results in greater collaboration between Member States and civil society as well as other stakeholders. Through my presentation, I will discuss some of the progress made thus far in relation to the integration of a gender perspective in the UPR process as well as point out some challenges, and what needs to be done further.