International Organizations and Human Rights

The United Nations is the primary international organization responsible for promoting and protecting human rights around the world.

The Human Rights Council is the UN body that is responsible for investigating human rights violations and making recommendations to the General Assembly.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is considered the foundation of international human rights law because it sets out the basic human rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to.

The United Nations Development Programme is the UN agency that is responsible for coordinating humanitarian aid and promoting sustainable development.

The United Nations Children's Fund is the international organization that is responsible for promoting and protecting the rights of children.

The Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment is the UN treaty that prohibits torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment.

United Nations Women is the international organization that is responsible for promoting and protecting the rights of women.

The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women is the UN treaty that prohibits discrimination against women in all areas of life.

The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues is the international organization that is responsible for promoting and protecting the rights of indigenous peoples.

The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is the UN treaty that sets out the rights of indigenous peoples.

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is the international organization that is responsible for promoting and protecting the rights of persons with disabilities.

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is the UN treaty that sets out the rights of persons with disabilities.

The International Organization for Migration is the international organization that is responsible for promoting and protecting the rights of migrants.

The International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families is the UN treaty that sets out the rights of migrants.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is the international organization that is responsible for promoting and protecting the rights of refugees.