The Human Rights Committee in currently in session for its February/March meeting. The meeting is one of three yearly meetings where the committee set their agenda, release statements and opinions on reports submitted by member states, and coordinate with related committees, interest groups, experts, policymakers, government officials, and the public. You can find detailed information on the seven cases (States) they are currently reviewing here:
https://tbinternet.ohchr.org/_layouts/treatybodyexternal/SessionDetails1.aspx?SessionID=1296&Lang=en
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The Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights, responsible for ensuring compliance to the ICESCR, has just completed its February/March meeting. You can find detailed information on the six cases (States) that they reviewed in this session here:
https://tbinternet.ohchr.org/_layouts/treatybodyexternal/SessionDetails1.aspx?SessionID=1308&Lang=en
You can also find searchable news here (under “Mandate” menu select “Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights” or “Human Rights Committee” for recent reports):
http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/NewsSearch.aspx
Finally, you can find alternative media sources but please try to stick to more or less reputable publications with a history of journalistic integrity. If you aren’t sure about the integrity of a source, feel free to send an email. Now:
Part One (4 points)
Pick one current issue or activity reported in the most recent session of one of these Committees (HRC or CESCR)
Write a short summary (2-3 paragraphs) explaining the issue or activity. For example, if you are looking at the report on Mexico, pick one of the issues for which the committee has requested additional information or perhaps the response by the Mexican government on a specific issue (e.g., availability of education, access to employment, etc).
To the best of your understanding, which particular Article(s) of the ICCPR or ICESCR is applicable to this issue or activity?
Address the significance (or lack thereof) of the selected issue or activity and provide additional critical commentary related to the issue or activity.
Part Two (1 point)
Post a brief comment on at least one other student submission. The comment should be more than “wow, I didn’t know that” or “I agree.” Propose additional considerations, pose a question, or offer additional information, evidence, critical commentary or mention related cases.
