Submission to the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Malaysia
The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) is an "A" status national human rights institution (NHRI) established in 1999 by the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia Act (Act 597).
In conjuction with the International Human Rights Day on 10 December, the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (the Commission) is calling for public nominations for its 2013 Human Rights Awards..
The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a unique process which involves a review of the human rights records of all UN Member States. The ultimate aim of this mechanism is to improve the human rights situation in all countries and address human rights violations wherever they occur.
