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The concern of the United Nations with the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms
stems directly from the realization by the international community that "recognition of the inherent dignity and of
the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and
peace in the world", and from the resultant pledge of States Members of the United Nations "to achieve, in
cooperation with the United Nations, the promotion of universal respect for and observance of human rights and
fundamental freedoms".
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights:
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Promotes universal enjoyment of all human rights by giving practical effect to the will and resolve of the
world community as expressed by the United Nations;
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Plays the leading role on human rights issues and emphasizes the importance of human rights at the
international and national levels;
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Promotes international cooperation for human rights;
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Stimulates and coordinates action for human rights throughout the United Nations system;
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Promotes universal ratification and implementation of international standards;
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Assists in the development of new norms;
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Supports human rights organs and treaty monitoring bodies;
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Responds to serious violations of human rights;
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Undertakes preventive human rights action;
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Promotes the establishment of national human rights infrastructures;
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Undertakes human rights field activities and operations;
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Provides education, information advisory services and technical assistance in the field of human
rights.
Contact
E-mail
UNI’s
Campaigns& Organising Department: neil.anderson@union-network.org
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