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Essay / Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
The post of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights was established following the 1993 World Conference. Its main objective is to strengthen the efforts of the United Nations to establish a system so that all can enjoy human rights and fundamental freedoms. . Since the creation of the position, it has helped serve as the primary focal point and advocacy tool for human rights issues within the United Nations and beyond. Navanethem Pillay was appointed by the Secretary-General following approval by the General Assembly as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on July 28, 2008. Effective September 1, 2012, Navi Pillay was approved for an additional 2 years as High Commissioner. have always existed and since the creation of the United Nations in 1948, these issues have had a major impact on its planning policies and procedures. One of the first steps taken to create an international standard was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. After years of trial and error, a World Conference on Human Rights was held from June 14 to 25, 1993. It was there that the UN Declaration and Program of Action was adopted. Vienna, which created a new “improved framework for planning, dialogue and cooperation” (Global Conference)* at the national, local and national levels. This series of events ultimately led to the creation of OHCHR. “The mission of OHCHR is to work to protect all human rights for all; help people exercise their rights; and help those responsible for respecting these rights to ensure their implementation. (Mission Statement)** With this organization established to strengthen and strongly support issues violating human rights, the...... middle of paper ......how can we increase the level of peace and security for these areas so that civilians can benefit from humanitarian aid? Although OHCHR has had difficulty in resolving some of these humanitarian issues in some regions, it has been extremely effective and has gradually improved and implemented strategies that respect the International Declaration of Human Rights. These improvements and the urgent need for an organization overseeing the global human well-being crisis are one of the main reasons why OHCHR has seen such an increase in voluntary funds since 2009. Although some questions remain unanswered, the level of transparency and legitimacy of OHCHR has earned this organization its rightful place. OHCHR's impact on globalization has been remarkably beneficial and has validated its exceptional reputation..