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UN Human Rights Council
The Human Rights Council is an intergovernmental body within the United Nations system responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe and for addressing situations of human rights violations and making recommendations on them.
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Organisation of the United Nations (UN)
The United Nations is an international organisation founded in 1945. Currently made up of 193 Member States, the UN can take action on a wide variety of issues due to its unique international character and the powers vested in its Charter, which is considered an international treaty.
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OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media has an early warning function and provides rapid response to serious non-compliance with regard to free media and freedom of expression. It is mandated to observe media developments in the participating States and to advocate and promote full compliance with the Organization’s principles and commitments in respect of freedom of expression and free media.
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OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities (HCNM)
The High Commissioner on National Minorities was established in 1992 by the then Conference for Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) to perform a conflict-prevention function with regard to tensions involving national minorities. It has the task of giving early warning and deciding on immediate action to deal with particularly tense situations.
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Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
With 57 participating States in North America, Europe and Asia, the OSCE – the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe – is the world’s largest regional security organization. The OSCE works for stability, peace and democracy for more than a billion people, through political dialogue about shared values and through practical work that aims to make a lasting difference.
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European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA)
European Union Agency for Asylum - EUAA is a European Union agency mandated to support Member States in applying the EU package of rules governing asylum and international protection.
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Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)
The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) provides support, assistance and expertise to participating States and civil society to promote democracy, rule of law, human rights and tolerance and non-discrimination. ODIHR observes elections, reviews legislation and advises governments on how to develop and sustain democratic institutions.
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Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
Since the establishment of the Court of Justice of the European Union in 1952, its mission has been to ensure that "the law is observed" "in the interpretation and application" of the Treaties. As part of that mission, the Court of Justice of the European Union:
1. reviews the legality of the acts of the institutions of the European Union,
2. ensures that the Member States comply with obligations under the Treaties, and
3. interprets European Union law at the request of the national courts and tribunals.
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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
The UN Refugee Agency is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights, and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people.
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