MBABANE – The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs on Wednesday convened a multi-stakeholder meeting to assess Eswatini’s progress on human rights commitments under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR).
Held in the capital, the consultative forum drew participants from government ministries, civil society organisations, and development partners. The gathering was facilitated by the National Mechanism for Reporting and Follow-Up and focused on Eswatini’s implementation of recommendations from the third cycle of the UPR.
The UPR is a global process under the United Nations Human Rights Council that evaluates the human rights records of member states every four to five years. Eswatini’s fourth cycle national report is expected by July 2026. 
Discussions revolved around progress made, current challenges, and the need for stronger coordination and support across sectors. Limited financial resources were cited as one of the major hurdles facing the country’s human rights programmes.
