Human Rights and Peacebuilding: Bridging the Gap

Abstract In view of academic and policy discussions about a persisting gap between human rights peacebuilding in the UN system, this article examines how has been integrated into work Human Rights Council (HRC). The analysis draws on interviews with Member State attachés representatives non-governmental organizations, as well range HRC documents focusing Myanmar 2006 2021. findings complement existing literature nuanced insights interaction practitioners from rights, institutional perspective. reveals that is aware link peacebuilding, implicitly supports seeks to strengthen cooperation through prevention resolutions. However, despite efforts increase engagement, explicit linkages coordination UN’s institutions New York remain rare. Institutional silos, concerns sovereignty mandate overlap, fears politicization lack political will capacity constraints present obstacles cooperation. This points need for better information flow stronger actors Geneva enhance mutual understanding. Improving synergies key bridging overall peacebuilding—both practice.