HUMAN RIGHTS GUIDANCE AND TOOLS

HUMAN RIGHTS ENGAGEMENT WEBINARS

UPR-Info webinar for the GPC “An Introduction to the UPR” (April 2021):

GPC-HRTT Strategic Engagement with the Human Rights Council (English – March 2021)

GPC-HRTT Human Rights Engagement Webinar (English – March 2020) /  (PowerPoint)

GPC-HRTT Human Rights Engagement Webinar (French – January 2021) / (PowerPoint)

Global Protection Forum – Human Rights Engagement and How We can Practically Use it (September 2020)

GPC-HRTT Individual Complaint Procedures of the Special Procedures Webinar (December 2020)

HUMAN RIGHTS AND COVID-19

> UNHCR, Quick guide – Human rights mechanisms in the context of COVID-19 (as of 1 May 2020)

> UNHCR, Human rights press statements in the context of COVID-19 (as of 1 May 2020)

> OHCHR, COVID-19 guidance documents (as of 6 June 2020)

Additional resources available on OHCHR’s page: COVID-19 and its human rights dimensions.

HUMAN RIGHTS IN HUMANITARIAN ACTION ESSENTIAL GUIDANCE AND TOOLS

Documents

Useful links

International human rights law continues to apply to all situations of humanitarian emergencies, whether conflict or natural disasters. International human rights instruments, notwithstanding strictly defined and time bound derogations, apply throughout the continuum of humanitarian emergency planning, preparedness, response and recovery. For the list of international human rights instruments applicable to humanitarian action please click here.

HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION GUIDANCE FROM INTER-AGENCY STANDING COMMITTEE

 

GLOBAL DATABASE ON IDP LAWS AND POLICIES
The Global Protection Cluster (GPC)’s Task Team on Law and Policy conducted a mapping exercise to capture up-to-date information on countries with IDP laws and policies. Read More

GPC HELP DESK
The first point of contact for all Field Support requests and queries.
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PROTECTION CLUSTER COORDINATION TOOLBOX

Find the necessary tools on the coordination of a field protection cluster. Read More