THE UNITED NATIONS AND NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTIONS COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL FRAMEWORKS AND MECHANISMS TO EFFECTIVELY PROTECT AND PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS WORLDWIDE

Abstract

Through extensive legal frameworks and mechanisms, the United Nations (UN) and National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) play critical roles in the global protection and promotion of human rights. A universal set of principles is provided by the international standards and treaties that the UN establishes, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Several UN agencies, such as the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Human Rights Council, keep an eye on compliance, look into violations, and advise member nations. NHRIs are national organizations that work at the national level to address national human rights issues, and they were established in compliance with the Paris Principles. In addition to conducting advocacy and education campaigns, they investigate complaints, work to put international standards into practice locally, and counsel governments on human rights issues. Collectively, these establishments establish a robust network for the enforcement and advancement of human rights worldwide. In this article, it has been discussed the United Nations and National Human Rights Institutions comprehensive legal frameworks and mechanisms to effectively protect and promote human rights worldwide.