Advancing Internet Freedom in Africa Through the Universal Periodic Review: Lessons and Gaps
By CIPESA Staff Writer |
Since its establishment in 2006, the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) has provided a unique process for reviewing the human rights records of all United Nations (UN) Member States. Over the years, however, there has been limited participation by African civil society in the review process. In particular, there is limited work by African actors to promote internet freedom through this process.
Accordingly,…