Advancement of Human Rights

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Advancement of Human Rights

UNESCO, by actions in all its fields of competence, seeks to contribute to the creation of a universal culture of human rights. However, the focus is put on those areas where the Organization has a clear comparative advantage, experience and expertise, drawing upon its functions as a laboratory of ideas, a standard-setter and a clearing house.


		Questions/Answers

		Are all human rights equally important?

		Are human rights accepted universally?

		Can UNESCO receive complaints of alleged violations of human rights?

		What initiatives have been taken by UNESCO in the area of human rights education (HRE)?

		What is meant by ‘human rights’?

		What is the contribution of UNESCO to the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms?

		What monitoring mechanism exists within UNESCO?

		What role does human rights education play in the promotion and protection of human rights?

		Which human rights are proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

		LIST OF COMMONLY USED ABBREVIATIONS

		What is the specific nature of the UNESCO complaints procedure?

		Which instruments constitute the International Bill of Human Rights?

		Which rights fall within UNESCO’s competence?

		Who may submit a communication?

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