It prohibits arbitrary deprivation of life; torture, cruel or degrading treatment or punishment; slavery and forced labour; arbitrary arrest or detention; arbitrary interference with privacy; war propaganda; discrimination; and advocacy of racial or religious hatred.

The Secretary-General's Call to Action on Human Rights emphasizes that the best form of protection is to avert the threats to people's lives and rights and that “there is no better guarantee of prevention than for Member States to meet their human rights responsibilities”.

Through the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Human Rights Council and UN not only monitors compliance with human rights treaties but also coordinates its efforts towards the protection and promotion of human rights through education and awareness campaigns on human rights issues and offering training ...

The Call to Action (C2A) reiterates that human rights must be at the heart of all UN action, including in times of crisis, and provides momentum to deepen and advance the centrality of protection in practice.