Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Flashcards
1
Q
what is the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights?
A
The Commissioner engages in permanent dialogue with governments, civil society organizations, and educational institutions in order to improve public awareness of human rights standards. Guaranteed under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948
2
Q
what is the HC derived from articles?
A
1.13 and 55 of the UN charter
3
Q
where is the office based?
A
Geneva with an office in NY but with several regional representations
4
Q
what does it deploy?
A
fact-finding missions
