The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a vital tool for assessing the actual situation of vulnerable groups in society, including the LGBT+ community. This process, conducted by the UN Human Rights Council, facilitates dialogue, cooperation, and the exchange of recommendations between member states to enhance human rights. While UPR recommendations are often general and may lack specific, measurable criteria for fulfillment, they nonetheless reflect the trends and challenges faced by the LGBT+ community in Serbia. The publication Recommendations of the Universal Periodic Review Regarding the Position of LGBT+ Persons – Towards the Law on Same-Sex Marriage examines the recommendations from the third and fourth UPR cycles, providing insight into their implementation and Serbia’s efforts to improve the position of LGBT+ persons. A special focus of the publication is the regulation of same-sex unions, as reflected in the member states’ recommendations and the shifting focus in the fourth UPR cycle compared to the previous one
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