Human rights are a bedrock requirement for the realization of the United Nations Charter’s vision. Although some UN agencies have expressly designated mandates, and possess specialized technical expertise in different aspects of the promotion, protection and realization of human rights, it is incumbent on all entities to address human rights concerns as part of their routine work programme. The guidance note provides Humanitarian Coordinators (HCs) with a specific, clear and field-oriented tool to facilitate the integration of human rights into humanitarian action.
