United Nations bodies and institutions in the field of protection against discrimination

In the article it is described the institutional mechanism of the United Nations in the field of protection against discrimination. It is indicated that the United Nations treaty bodies (the Human Rights Committee, the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, etc.) monitor the implementation of the relevant treaties by State parties. They also consider complaints about violations of the rights guaranteed by these treaties, including discrimination. It is noted that the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights facilitates the work of special procedures that implement thematic and country mandates, conduct legal research and provide administrative services to treaty bodies. It is indicated that the Human Rights Council considers cases of human rights violations, including discrimination, through universal periodic reviews, special procedures and investigations. The author refers to the Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua, which was established by a Human Rights Council resolution and is mandated to conduct thorough and independent investigations into all alleged human rights violations and abuses committed in Nicaragua since April 2018, including possible gender-related aspects of such violations and abuses. The powers of the International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in the context of Law Enforcement are characterised. Attention is focused on the powers and working methods of special procedures, such as: The Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent, the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and the Working Group on discrimination against women and girls. The activities of the special procedures in the field of discrimination protection are highlighted (conducting fact-finding visits to countries, providing commentary on national legislation, preparing thematic reports, etc.). Relevant conclusions are drawn.