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NGOs call for an inclusive review process on treaty body strengthening
National, regional and international NGOs, including the ICJ, play a critical role in the work of the treaty bodies through monitoring the implementation of the treaties at the national level, providing information to the treaty bodies, and encouraging states to give effect to the treaty bodies’ recommendations.
This document contains a call from NGOs for an inclusive review process on treaty body strengthening.
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