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Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is a department of the Secretariat of the United Nations that works to promote and protect the human rights that are guaranteed under international law and stipulated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The OHCHR was established in 1993 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
Mandate and Functions[edit | edit source]
The OHCHR's mandate is to promote and protect all human rights for all people. It aims to:
- Promote universal ratification and implementation of international human rights treaties and respect for the rule of law.
- Promote the right to development.
- Coordinate United Nations human rights education and public information activities.
- Strengthen international cooperation for the promotion and protection of all human rights.
- Engage in dialogue with governments in order to secure respect for all human rights.
- Enhance international cooperation for the promotion and protection of all human rights.
Structure[edit | edit source]
The OHCHR is headed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, who is appointed by the United Nations Secretary-General and approved by the United Nations General Assembly. The High Commissioner is responsible for all the activities of the OHCHR and reports annually to the General Assembly.
The OHCHR is divided into several branches and units, including:
- Field Operations and Technical Cooperation Division: Provides support to field presences and technical cooperation programs.
- Research and Right to Development Division: Conducts research and analysis on human rights issues.
- Treaty Bodies Division: Supports the work of the human rights treaty bodies.
- Human Rights Council and Special Procedures Division: Supports the work of the United Nations Human Rights Council and its special procedures.
Activities[edit | edit source]
The OHCHR engages in a wide range of activities to fulfill its mandate, including:
- Monitoring and Reporting: The OHCHR monitors human rights situations around the world and reports on them to the international community.
- Technical Assistance and Capacity Building: Provides technical assistance and capacity building to states and civil society organizations to help them implement human rights standards.
- Advocacy and Awareness Raising: Conducts advocacy and awareness-raising campaigns to promote human rights.
- Support to Human Rights Mechanisms: Provides support to the Human Rights Council, treaty bodies, and special procedures.
Funding[edit | edit source]
The OHCHR is funded through the regular budget of the United Nations and voluntary contributions from member states and other donors. The office relies heavily on voluntary contributions to carry out its work.
Challenges[edit | edit source]
The OHCHR faces several challenges, including:
- Limited resources and funding constraints.
- Political pressure from member states.
- The complexity of human rights issues in different cultural and political contexts.
Also see[edit | edit source]
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
- International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
- Human Rights Treaty Bodies
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