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How do I contact OHCHR?
Contact information
- http://www.ohchr.org.
- +41 22 917 9220.
- [email protected].
Where is OHCHR located?
Geneva, Switzerland
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has its headquarters in the historic Palais Wilson building in Geneva, Switzerland. The five-storey and 225-room building by Lake Leman was originally constructed in 1873-75 as Hôtel National.
What does OHCHR stand for?
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is the leading United Nations entity in the field of human rights, with a unique mandate to promote and protect all human rights for all people. © OHCHR 1996-2022.
Where is stabilized headquarters of human rights?
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
| Type | Agency |
| Legal status | Active |
| Headquarters | Geneva, Switzerland New York City, United States |
| Head | Michelle Bachelet, High Commissioner for Human Rights |
| Website | www.ohchr.org |
What does the staff of the OHCHR do?
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in New York (OHCHR-NY) works for the effective integration of human rights norms and standards in the decision-making and operational activities of inter-governmental and inter-agency bodies based at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
Is OHCHR part of United Nations?
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is the leading United Nations entity in the field of human rights, with a unique mandate to promote and protect all human rights for all people.
How many people work at OHCHR?
UN Human Rights is part of the United Nations Secretariat, with a staff of some 1300 people and its headquarters in Geneva, as well as an office in New York.
Is OHCHR part of Secretariat?
OHCHR is part of the United Nations Secretariat and has its headquarters in Geneva and an office in New York. OHCHR’s staff is based in nearly 60 countries in regional and country offices, United Nations peace missions or political offices and United Nations Country Teams (UNCTs).
Why is the OHCHR important?
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is the leading UN entity on human rights. It has a unique mandate provided by the UN General Assembly to promote and protect all human rights for all people.
Can I write to UN?
NOTE: For all inquiries or requests directed to the United Nations, please send an email to [email protected], or visit the United Nations website at http://www.un.org/.
Where is the headquarters of the UN Human Rights Office in Geneva?
Additional facilities at Motta Avenue, close to Palais des Nations — the United Nations European Headquarters in Geneva, also house part of OHCHR. The UN Human Rights Office opened its Geneva headquarters, Palais Wilson, to the public in 2013 and 2018. For more information, see: Open Day 2018 | Open Day 2013.
Where is the headquarters of OHCHR located?
After the renovations were completed, Palais Wilson was made available at a preferential rent to become OHCHR’s Headquarters. Additional facilities at Motta Avenue, close to Palais des Nations — the United Nations European Headquarters in Geneva, also house part of OHCHR.
What is the history of the Palais Wilson?
In 1924, the building was renamed Palais Wilson after the death of US President Woodrow Wilson and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, who played an important role in the establishment of the League of Nations during the 1919 Paris Peace Conference after World War I.