The development of human rights law was significantly influenced by the Second World War. This sparked a significant upsurge in advocacy and writing about the subject. According to Article 4 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, there are some rights that are claimed to be non-derogable and have a distinctive place in the hierarchy of rights, including the right to life, the freedom of thought, the prohibition of slavery, etc. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is among the most significant legal texts in this area. Although it isn't a legally binding document in and of itself, the International Court of Justice has frequently cited it in its rulings. The Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action was another such arrangement. By the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, all human rights were highlighted as being universal, indivisible, interdependent, and interrelated.

Which of the following led to the creation of the post of the UN High Commissioner for Human rights?

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights The Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action The Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide None of the above

The Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action

The Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action (1993) emphasized that all human rights were universal, indivisible, inter- dependent and interrelated. This led to the creation of the post of the UN High Commissioner for Human rights who would principally be responsible for UN human rights activities. The High Commissioner can make recommendations to other UN bodies and can also coordinate between them.