Guatemala
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Background information about Guatemala:


Universal Periodic Review

Guatemala was examined during the 2nd session (5-16 May 2008) of the Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review mechanism.


Treaty Bodies

Forthcoming

Recent

Committee on the Rights of the Child

Guatemala was examined by the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) - which is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child - at its 55th session, 13 September - 1 October 2010 in Geneva.

Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Guatemala was examined by the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination - which is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination - at its 76th session, 15 February - 12 March 2010 in Geneva.


Special Procedures

The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, Mr. James Anaya, visited Guatemala from 14 to 17 June 2010 - http://bit.ly/by5HbN

The Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health, Anand Grover, visited Guatemala from 12 to 17 May 2010.

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