United Nations Human Rights Educational Project
Encyclopedia
The United Nations Human Rights Educational Project (UNHREP) is a United Nations
It was founded in 2002 by the late United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
, Sergio Vieira de Mello
. Between years 2002 and 2004 UNHREP was headquartered in Hamilton, New Zealand
. In year 2004, however, UNHREP moved out of New Zealand to become a global Human Rights institution holding offices worldwide. To reflect the change the project was renamed from "UNHREP–New Zealand" to "UNHREP–Global."
Its mission was broadened at that time: UNHREP became an International Relations and Human Rights Institution, which serves the purpose of addressing human rights violations whenever and wherever they happen. Additionally, UNHREP offers International Relations
and Human Rights training to international and national civil servants globally.
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
It was founded in 2002 by the late United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Human rights
Human rights are "commonly understood as inalienable fundamental rights to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being." Human rights are thus conceived as universal and egalitarian . These rights may exist as natural rights or as legal rights, in both national...
, Sergio Vieira de Mello
Sérgio Vieira de Mello
Sérgio Vieira de Mello was a Brazilian United Nations employee who worked for the UN for more than 34 years, earning respect and praise around the world for his efforts in the humanitarian and political programs of the UN...
. Between years 2002 and 2004 UNHREP was headquartered in Hamilton, New Zealand
Hamilton, New Zealand
Hamilton is the centre of New Zealand's fourth largest urban area, and Hamilton City is the country's fourth largest territorial authority. Hamilton is in the Waikato Region of the North Island, approximately south of Auckland...
. In year 2004, however, UNHREP moved out of New Zealand to become a global Human Rights institution holding offices worldwide. To reflect the change the project was renamed from "UNHREP–New Zealand" to "UNHREP–Global."
Its mission was broadened at that time: UNHREP became an International Relations and Human Rights Institution, which serves the purpose of addressing human rights violations whenever and wherever they happen. Additionally, UNHREP offers International Relations
International relations
International relations is the study of relationships between countries, including the roles of states, inter-governmental organizations , international nongovernmental organizations , non-governmental organizations and multinational corporations...
and Human Rights training to international and national civil servants globally.
External links
- http://midiaindependente.org/en/blue/2004/07/286986.shtml "The Final Project of the Man of Peace," article about UNHREP