Inside the UN: Unpacking the Role of Human Rights Experts

Entitled by University of Chicago Podcast Network

Nov 15, 202400:39:43Government & Organizations

United Nations special experts have a crucial role in upholding international human rights law. These independent specialists hold mandates to report and advise on different areas within human rights as special rapporteu...

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