Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
When the first High Commissioner was appointed. What are the main functions of High Commissioner?
Solution
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.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Explain the following concept.
UNICEF
What is meant by Racial Discrimination?
Mention some of the important civil and political rights granted in the Declaration.
Point out some of the pressure tactics used by UNO with South Africa to give up the policy of Apartheid?
Which functions of the General Assembly tends to fulfill the ideals of UN Charter apart from maintenance of peace?
What do you understand by ‘Power to Veto’? Name the permanent member countries of the Security Council.
What is the Trusteeship Council? How is it formed?
Can the General Assembly be treated as the controlling major organ of the U.N.O.?
Explain the composition of the International Court of Justice.
Look at the picture given and answer the question that follow:
What does the above picture depict?
