the organs of the UN

Question 1

UNGA

Answer 1

UN general assembly

forum for international discussions, deliberations, declarations & reccs –> relate to human rights
- attached to UNHRC

Question 2

UNSC

Answer 2

UN security council

preservation of international & security. has the power to intervene in the most serious human rights abuses by states

Question 3

ECOSOC

Answer 3

economic & social council

promotes international economic & social cooperation & development

Question 4

Un Secretariat

Answer 4

provides info, studies, tasks & facilities for UN

Question 5

ICJ

Answer 5

international court of justice

settles international disputes by member states
produce advisory opinions on matters of international law
RARELY RELATE TO HUMAN RIGHTS

Question 6

OHCHR

Answer 6

office of the UN high commissioner for human rights

administrative agency under UN Secretariat –> works to promote & protect human rights under the UDHR & international law

Question 7

UNHRC

Answer 7

UN human rights council

aims to address human rights violations worldwide & make reccs
works close with OHCHR
aims to increase power to address human rights issues