UN Human Rights EARO

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights - East Africa Regional Office (OHCHR-EARO) represents East Africa's commitment to universal ideals of human dignity. We have a unique mandate from the international community to promote and protect all human rights.  

The High Commissioner for Human Rights is the principal human rights official of the United Nations. The High Commissioner heads OHCHR and spearheads the United Nations' human rights efforts. At the heart of this UN entity, we offer leadership, work objectively, educate and take action to empower individuals and assist States in upholding human rights.

We are a part of the United Nations Secretariat with our headquarters in Geneva. 
Find us on Facebook at UN Human Rights EARO, Twitter at OHCHR_EARO and Instagram at ohchrearo.