UN Commission on Human Rights

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Embassy
gptkbp:attendance annual sessions
gptkbp:disbanded gptkb:UN_General_Assembly_Resolution_60/251
gptkbp:dissolved 2006
gptkbp:established gptkb:United_Nations_General_Assembly
gptkbp:formed 1946
gptkbp:function providing recommendations
promoting international cooperation
adopting resolutions
promoting gender equality
promoting freedom of expression
conducting investigations
engaging with NGOs
supporting human rights defenders
promoting the rule of law
monitoring human rights violations
advocating for marginalized groups
promoting the right to a fair trial
promoting the right to health
promoting the right to social security
addressing discrimination
drafting human rights treaties
addressing human rights violations
promoting the right to an adequate standard of living
assisting in capacity building
conducting thematic studies
establishing special rapporteurs
facilitating dialogue among states
monitoring compliance with human rights standards
organizing special sessions
promoting education on human rights
promoting the right to development
promoting the right to education
promoting the right to freedom from discrimination
promoting the right to freedom from slavery
promoting the right to freedom from torture
promoting the right to freedom of assembly
promoting the right to freedom of religion
promoting the right to participate in government
promoting the right to privacy
promoting the right to seek asylum
promoting the right to work
reviewing human rights situations
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Geneva,_Switzerland
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label UN Commission on Human Rights
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Human_Rights_Council
gptkbp:membership 47 member states
gptkbp:notable_event Universal Declaration of Human Rights
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:René_Cassin
gptkb:Charles_Malik
gptkb:Eleanor_Roosevelt
gptkb:Peng_Chun_Chang
gptkb:Bishop_Desmond_Tutu
gptkbp:parentOrganization gptkb:United_Nations_Economic_and_Social_Council
gptkbp:purpose promote and protect human rights
gptkbp:relatedTo International human rights law
gptkbp:reportsTo gptkb:United_Nations_General_Assembly
gptkbp:succeededBy gptkb:UN_Human_Rights_Council