The Universal Periodic Review (UPR), a UN instrument to deepen respect for human rights through feedback to states under review by the other member states, has concluded its first cycle. By March 2012, all member states of the United Nations have been reviewed under the UPR mechanism. This study evaluates the first cycle. On the positive side, state participation has been excellent. In many cases, the UPR resulted in heightened communication and dialogue between governments and non-state actors. It also created a baseline set of documentation.