Access our guide on using international human rights mechanisms

International human rights advocacy involves engaging with various UN mechanisms in order to advance the protection and promotion of the human rights of all women and girls. There are two types of human rights monitoring mechanisms within the United Nations system – treaty-based bodies and charter-based bodies.

To ensure that UN mechanisms have a realistic and accurate picture of the human rights situation in a particular country, civil society organizations and other entities, such as academic institutions, professional groups, and inter-governmental organizations, are encouraged to engage in human rights monitoring and reporting.

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