Charter-based bodies, Treaty-based bodies, the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) & the Role of OHCHR
(seminar/discussion/group activity)
Learning objectives:
1) The UN mechanism and their roles in human rights promotion and protection;
2) The different international human rights treaties and the distinction between charter and treaty-based bodies;
3) The functions and roles of the Human Rights Council and State Parties’ obligations; and
4) The functions and roles of the OHCHR.