UN HUMAN RIGHTS Knowledge Gateway
A platform for mutual learning and knowledge sharing
One-stop-shop to access human rights knowledge, including promising, good and innovative practices, to support Members States in implementing international human rights norms, standards and recommendations of international human rights mechanisms.
Four knowledge hubs, mandated by the Human Rights Council, are hosted in the Gateway: the Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Knowledge Hub, National Mechanisms for Implementation, Reporting and Follow-up Hub and the Universal Periodic Review Hub.
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Knowledge Hub
Explore economic, social, and cultural rights resources, practices, and insights for promoting human dignity worldwide.
National Mechanisms Hub
National Mechanisms for Implementation, Reporting and Follow-up - strengthening country-level human rights systems.
Universal Periodic Review Hub
Learn about the Universal Periodic Review process and its role in monitoring human rights progress.
Human Rights and Security Forces Knowledge Hub
Explore resources and good practices for integration of human rights into security forces.
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Practices
Countries
Activities
Calendar
Stay informed about upcoming events across ESCR, NMIRF, UPR and SF thematic areas.
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UN Human Rights Library
Get access to trustworthy knowledge services and quality information on human rights.
Library Collections
Curated collections of authoritative human rights materials, including journals, books, academic works, speeches and resources on Human Rights Education.
e-Research Guides
Curated electronic research guides on key human rights areas of work — trusted resources, legal instruments, country focused human rights materials.
HRC Voting Records
Access to all voting records and official documents, including resolutions, decisions, statements and amendments, of the Commission on Human Rights and of the Human Rights Council.
UDHR Virtual Exhibition
Discover a unique collection of historical documents and publications curated by the UN Human Rights Library, tracing the journey of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights from its signing in 1948 to the present day.
Human Rights Databases and Platforms
Access a variety of verified human rights data, information and knowledge sources.
