The United Nations Human Rights Mission (OHCHR) has officially commenced its operations in Bangladesh, following the signing of a three-year agreement.
This agreement places Bangladesh among the 16 countries where the UN Human Rights Council operates full-mandate country offices. Currently, similar offices are established in nations such as Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Chad, Colombia, Guatemala, Guinea, Honduras, Liberia, Mauritania, Mexico, Niger, Palestine, and Syria.
According to information published on the Human Rights Commission's website, the primary objective of these offices is to directly collaborate with the respective country to monitor, analyze, protect, and ensure the improvement of human rights situations.
In addition to regular discussions with the government, civil society, victims of human rights violations, and other stakeholders, the mission will also provide technical assistance as part of its activities.
