OHCHR

Finally, OHCHR provides legal research and secretariat support to the core human rights treaty bodies. These committees of independent experts are mandated to monitor State parties' compliance with their treaty obligations. They meet regularly to examine reports from State parties and issue their recommendations... As at the end of December 2019, we were operating in 85 field presences and providing support to other UN entities by rapidly deploying human rights officers in response to emerging situations... Assist Governments: Through our field presences, we help prevent abuses and contribute to defusing situations that could lead to conflict. Our monitoring and analysis feeds sensitive decision-making and development programming. We also provide capacity-building and legal advice to thousands, supporting the development and judicious enactment of laws and policies the world around.

Primary location: Geneva Switzerland