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About OHCHR publications
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) produces an extensive range of publications on a variety of topics related to human rights, which provides information of interest to Governments, national institutions, civil society, the general public and the media.
The goal of OHCHR's publications programme is to increase knowledge and raise awareness about human rights and fundamental freedoms, and to publicize ways of promoting and protecting them worldwide. OHCHR publications also aim to encourage debate on human rights issues under discussion at the United Nations.
Publication types
Fact sheets provide information on a wide range of human rights subjects. By researching and focusing on an issue, a Fact Sheet helps readers understand human rights and related topics, and the international machinery that has been established to promote and protect them.
Special issue publications explore selected subjects in greater depth. The subjects are chosen in the light of their topicality, urgency and recent developments that have led to a change of perspective or emphasis.
Reference publications give researchers and human rights law practitioners access to key human rights instruments and other essential information. These materials also include jurisprudence from human rights treaty bodies.
Training and education publications consist of guides, manuals and handbooks for indigenous peoples, minorities, professional groups (e.g. police, prison officials, judges, parliamentarians, human rights monitors, election monitors and social workers) and educational institutions.
Policy and methodological publications provide practical and policy guidance on the method of application and implementation of human rights norms.
Corporate publications includes OHCHR Management plans, annual reports, and annual human rights appeal.
External links
OHCHR Publications and E-Products Catalogue 2024
The OHCHR Publications Catalogue 2024 features over 150 current and noteworthy titles available in multiple official United Nations languages.
Contact us
For publications queries and information, please contact:
OHCHR Publications Desk
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Palais des Nations
CH – 1211 Geneva 10
Switzerland
E-mail: ohchr-publications@un.org