The basics of special procedures
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Find out about the Special Procedures, the independent human rights experts tasked by the UN to investigate and report on human rights situations around the world.
According to the video, what are some causes Special Procedures have helped to defend?
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About Universal Human Rights
In 1948 the United Nations issued a Universal Declaration of Human Rights that laid out a common standard of fundamental rights to be universally protected. But how much do you know about the rights and freedoms everyone, everywhere - including you - is entitled to? Explore this page to learn more about the history, philosophy and practice of ensuring universal human rights, brought to you in partnership with the Open Society Foundations.
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- Video created by ISHRGlobal
- Lesson Plan created by Cheney Munson
