Musings of a UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights

Serious human rights abuses in several countries have prompted the United Nations Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to appoint special rapporteurs to be their representatives in these countries. Rapporteurs are supposed to be objective, independent of their host countries, and impartial in their fact...

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Published in:Global governance 2003-01, Vol.9 (1), p.7-13
Main Author: Pinheiro, Paulo Sérgio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult abuse & neglect
Basic rights
Child abuse & neglect
Civil society
Compensation
Countries
Diplomacy
Diplomatic & consular services
Economic sanctions
GLOBAL INSIGHTS
Human Rights
Human rights violations
Institutions
International Cooperation
International human rights
International relations
Investigations
Men
Methods
Nongovernmental organizations
Political activism
Political appointments
Pro bono services
Sanctions
Term limitations
UN specialized agencies
United Nations
Victims of violence
Violence
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Summary:Serious human rights abuses in several countries have prompted the United Nations Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to appoint special rapporteurs to be their representatives in these countries. Rapporteurs are supposed to be objective, independent of their host countries, and impartial in their fact-finding missions and giving solutions to crisis. Fostering contact, and friendly relations between countries are considered essential aspects of the job.
ISSN:1075-2846
1942-6720
1075-2846
DOI:10.1163/19426720-00901003