UN Watch is a non-governmental organization in Geneva, Switzerland that promotes the protection of universal human rights and monitors the United Nations according to its founding charter. Rooted in our vision for a strong and just United Nations, we campaign for diplomatic action that upholds the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the United Nations Charter. Through our programs, partnerships, and participation at the UN Human Rights Council, we advance the United Nations' mandate of promoting human rights and international peace. UN Watch participates actively at the UN as an accredited NGO in Special Consultative Status to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and as an Associate NGO to the UN Department of Public Information (DPI).