Special Procedures
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UN Human Rights Council mechanism
United Nations human rights mechanism
independent human rights expert mechanism
Special Procedures are independent human rights experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council to monitor, report on, and advise regarding specific human rights themes or country situations worldwide.
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
UN Human Rights Council mechanism
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United Nations human rights mechanism → independent human rights expert mechanism → |
| advises |
United Nations Human Rights Council
NERFINISHED
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United Nations Member States → other UN bodies → |
| aimsTo |
promote human rights
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protect human rights → |
| apointedBy |
United Nations Human Rights Council
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| basedOn |
mandates established by the UN Human Rights Council
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| characterizedBy |
independence of mandate-holders
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individual capacity of mandate-holders → non-remunerated mandate-holders → |
| composedOf |
Independent Experts
→
Special Rapporteurs → Working Groups → |
| continuedBy |
United Nations Human Rights Council
NERFINISHED
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| covers |
all regions of the world
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civil and political rights → economic, social and cultural rights → group-specific human rights issues → |
| engagesWith |
States
→
civil society → national human rights institutions → other international organizations → |
| establishedBy |
United Nations Commission on Human Rights
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| hasGoal |
enhance accountability for human rights violations
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provide early warning on human rights situations → recommend measures for human rights improvement → |
| hasPart |
country-specific mandates
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thematic mandates → |
| monitors |
country situations
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human rights situations worldwide → thematic human rights issues → |
| operatesUnder |
United Nations Charter-based system
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| reportsTo |
United Nations General Assembly
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United Nations Human Rights Council → |
| supportedBy |
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
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| usesMethod |
communications to States
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country visits → expert advice → public reports → thematic studies → |
Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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United Nations Human Rights Council
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hasProcedure |