text New YorkUS UN 2008 monographic v, 24 p. Covers international human rights instruments and looks at how human rights are promoted and protected. Describes briefly the functionings of the Human Rights Council and the Third Committee of the General Assembly, mechanisms derived from specific treaties and other international human rights mechanisms. Focuses on the role of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. 2/10/09 JOYD HUMAN RIGHTS 04.02.01 U585