Tasks and Instruments
The tasks of the Human Rights Council have been written down in Res. 60/251. The seven tasks are closely related to one another.
The main tasks of the Human Rights Council are the following:
- Protection of victims of human rights abuses
- Promoting the protection of human rights
- Developing concepts and policies
- Setting standards
- Prevention of human rights violations
- Mainstreaming the human rights work of the UN
- Keeping track and execution
Instruments/Modus Operandi
In order to implement their tasks in accordance with Res. 60/251, the Human Rights Council has the following instruments at its disposal:
- Universal Periodic Review
- Special Procedures
- Advisory Committee to the Human Rights Council
- Complaint Procedures
Update: 19.08.2011
