Abstract
This chapter examines the work of the United Nations in the field of human rights. Particular attention is given to the Human Rights Council and its special procedures, as well as the treaty bodies that consider progress in the implementation of UN human rights treaties. In addition, the roles of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the General Assembly, Security Council, Secretary-General, and International Court of Justice are considered.
Keywords
- Human Rights Council
- treaty bodies
- human rights treaties
- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
- General Assembly
- Security Council
- Secretary-General
- International Court of Justice
- Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
- special procedures
- Human Rights Advisory Council
- complaints procedures
- international human rights
- United Nations
