PART 2:
UNITED NATIONS ORGANS

Introduction
This part outlines the relationship between the Office of the High Commis- sioner for Human Rights and those other organs having responsibility for human rights. Whilst many United Nations staff members may be familiar with certain structures and mandates of these organs, it is worth reviewing the broader canvas of  the United Nations system.

2.1. What is a charter-based organ?
The United Nations Charter provided for the creation of six principal organs mandated to carry out the overall work of the United Nations. Inasmuch as they were created by the Charter, these bodies are commonly referred to as Charter-based organs. The six principal organs are outlined below, as well as other major bodies resulting from these organs.
List  of  Charter-Based Bodies

Each organ was mandated by the Charter to perform varying human rights functions. Naturally, these roles have evolved over time.

2.2. The  General  Assembly (UNGA)
The United Nations General Assembly is the main deliberative, supervisory and reviewing organ of the United Nations. It is composed of representatives of all Member States, each one having one vote. Most decisions are reached by simple majority. Decisions on important questions such as peace, admis- sion of new members and budgetary matters, require a two-thirds majority.