Monitoring international human rights law from above or below? The role of non-governmental organisations in United Nations Human Rights State reporting

Fiona Teresa McGaughey

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Monitoring international human rights law from above or below? The role of non-governmental organisations in United Nations Human Rights State reporting

Fiona Teresa McGaughey

UWA Law School

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Abstract

Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have become important actors in monitoring international human rights law.This thesis examines the NGO role and influence in United Nations (UN} human rights mechanisms. Using an empirical methodology involving interviews with international stakeholders and an Australian case study, the thesis compares the role if NGOs in UN treaty bodies with their role in the Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review (UPR). It concludes that
NGOs advanced their role and influence in treaty body State reporting but have less influence in the UPR. Nonetheless, they remain key actors and can be seen as contributing to global governance.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Cullen, Holly, Supervisor Kastner, Philipp, Supervisor Brown, Graham Keith, Supervisor
Thesis sponsors	Australian Government Research Training Program
Award date	14 Dec 2017
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4225/23/5a584ee89f775
Publication status	Unpublished - 2017

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