Resources
Guide for women defenders facing reprisals for attempting to engage or cooperating with a United Nations agency
The United Nations defines Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRD) as “all women and girls who work on any human rights issue, and people of all genders who work to promote women’s rights related to gender equality.” We have created a step-by-step guide to offer support and resources to female defenders, helping to protect and empower them in situations of reprisal.
Universal Periodic Review Toolkit for CSOs
The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a human rights mechanism of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC). It is an accessible and valuable tool for human rights defenders. Although states lead UPR, civil society can contribute at every stage. This toolkit will guide you on how to do so.
Mid-Term Review on the 3rd cycle of the Universal Periodic Review of the United Nations
Sine Qua Non, together with seven civil society organisations, presented a follow-up report for the Mid-Term Review on the 3rd cycle of the Universal Periodic Review of the United Nations.
The report concludes that the Spanish State does not sufficiently protect civil and political rights and limits democracy.
Shadow report on civil and political rights for the 4th cycle of the United Nations Universal Periodic Review
Sine Qua Non, in coalition with ten civil society organisations, presents a shadow report for the 4th cycle of the United Nations Universal Periodic Review.
The report examines Spain’s compliance with the right to freedom of expression, and the right to peaceful assembly and association.
Shadow report on Catalan language and its risk situation in schools for the 4th cycle of the United Nations Universal Periodic Review
Sine Qua Non, in collaboration with four other civil society organisations, presents a report for the 4th cycle of the United Nations Universal Periodic Review.
The objective of the report is to provide relevant information in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the situation of the Catalan language and to identify potential solutions to the critical issues facing its future.
Shadow report on reprisals against the Catalan pro-independence movement for the 4th cycle of the United Nations Universal Periodic Review
Sine Qua Non and a fellow civil society organisation submit a shadow report for the 4th cycle of the United Nations Universal Periodic Review.
The report focuses on Spain’s economic reprisals against the pro-independence movement in Catalonia.
Guide for Civil Society Organisations’
Engagement with the Council of Europe
The Council of Europe is an international organisation dedicated to the protection of human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Europe. NGOs play a key role in a pluralist democracy by providing checks and balances, promoting public engagement and encouraging democracy.
In this document, NGOs will learn how to engage with the different mechanisms within the Council.