- human rights - Other UN human rights conventions and declarations
- human rights - The UN Human Rights Council and its instruments
- human rights - The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- human rights - The UN Commission on Human Rights and its instruments
- human rights - The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and Its Optional Protocols
- United Nations - Human rights
- human rights - Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
How does the United Nations protect human rights around the world?
The United Nations (UN) was established to promote and protect human rights globally. The UN Charter reaffirms faith in fundamental human rights and equal rights for all. The UN's General Assembly and the Human Rights Council are key bodies for advancing human rights. The UN has developed numerous international human rights instruments, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and covenants on civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) coordinates UN human rights activities, provides advisory services, and monitors compliance with international human rights standards. The UN can also take action in cases of gross human rights violations, including through Security Council interventions.123456