UN HUMAN RIGHTS
UN HUMAN RIGHTS Knowledge Gateway
A platform for mutual learning and knowledge sharing.
A one-stop-shop to access human rights knowledge, including promising, good and innovative practices, to support implementation of international human rights norms, standards and recommendations of international human rights mechanisms.
The Gateway hosts knowledge hubs on anti-racial discrimination; economic, social and cultural rights; national mechanisms for implementation, reporting and follow-up; the Universal Periodic Review; engagement with security forces; national preventive mechanisms; and business and human rights.
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Knowledge Hubs
Thematic entry points to guidance, practices and tools. Open a hub card, or search above for tools, resources, events and practices across the Gateway.
Business and Human Rights Hub (BHR)
Authoritative resources and guidance on business and human rights.
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Hub (ESCR)
Resources, practices and insights for promoting and protecting economic, social and cultural rights.
Engagement with Security Forces Hub (ESF)
Guidance and good practices for integrating human rights into the work of security forces.
National Mechanisms for Implementation, Reporting and Follow-up Hub (NMIRF)
National Mechanisms for Implementation, Reporting and Follow-up — strengthening country-level systems.
Universal Periodic Review Hub (UPR)
Examples, resources and practices to advance the implementation of UPR recommendations.
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Practices
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Activities
Calendar
Stay informed about upcoming events across ESCR, NMIRF, UPR, SF and NPM 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.
