UN Human Rights Council - Universal Periodic Review

Kenya’s Human Rights Balance Sheet

UN Human Rights Council - Universal Periodic Review
Kenya’s Human Rights Balance Sheet

This Charter has been prepared by the Kenya Stakeholders Coalition for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)1 to highlight the key human rights concerns in Kenya for purposes of the UPR process. It uses information prepared by the stakeholders1, the Kenyan State and international Treaty Bodies and Special Procedures mechanisms as a foundational basis upon which suggestions are made for ensuring, protecting and promoting the human rights of people in Kenya. This Charter may be used for advocacy purposes by Stakeholders. It may also be a reference point for States and other actors who wish to engage the Kenyan State on pertinent human rights issues. The Charter also includes proposals and recommendations which Stakeholders hope the Government of Kenya will commit to implement towards better realization of human rights in the country. Finally, this Charter may be a baseline for all concerned in their interaction with future cycles of the UPR.

In preparing this Charter, the Stakeholders have taken cognizance of the Government’s initiatives under its Vision 2030 Plan (particularly the Medium Term Plan of 2008-2012) and other State reports which, if realized, would positively impact on human rights issues in the country. The Stakeholders will continue to closely monitor these initiatives and will give a report of the achievements and challenges during the next review cycle.

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