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प्रश्न
When the first High Commissioner was appointed. What are the main functions of High Commissioner?
उत्तर
High Commissioner for the Human Rights: This post was established in 1993. The first High Commissioner was appointed in 1994. He works under the authority of the Secretary General. His main functions are:
(i) To ensure civil, political, social and other rights to all.
(ii) To help the centre for Human Rights in its activities.
(iii) To enhance international co-operation for promotion and protection of Human Rights.
(iv) He also coordinates the work for all other UNO agencies working in the field of Human Rights.
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