Monitors implementation of agreements produced at the 1995 Social Summit in Copenhagen.

Drafts international human rights treaties, investigates rights violations, and advises states on implementation of rights agreements.

Monitors and reports on national and international implementation of the 1992 Earth Summit agreements.

Prepares recommendations and reports on urgent problems and general issues of women's rights in political, economic, civil, social and educational fields.

Coordinates statistical work within the UN System and promotes development of national statistics.