(l) The Office of a United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights should have the following functions rnd responsibilitiess "(a) To promote and protect the observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, as defineo in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, without distinction aa bo race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion? national or social origin, property, birth or other status5 (b) To give special attention to che importance of ensuring the effective enjoyment by all .of • their civil and political rights and their economic, social and cultural rights and such other rights as are recognized by the Charter of the United Nations and by the General Assembly, bearing in mind that all human rights and fundamental freedoms are indivisible and interdependent5 . ... (c?) To initiate rJirect contacts with Governments, whenever such action appears necessary or desirable, to safeguard or assist in restoring respect for human_rights, bearing in mind the following principles % (i) such contacts shall be prompt, confidential, and exclusively humanitarian in purpose5 (ii) in undertaking such action, the Office shall pay particular attention to urgent situations appearing to involve threats to life, bodily or mental integrity, physical liberty, the right to fair and impartial administration of justice, freedom of religious belief and practice, and freedom -co leave one's country of residence or sojourn^ (iii) such threats may concern individuals as well as groups of persona5 (iv) direct contacts shall have the specific purpose of ascertaining the facts and, whe: appropriate in the light of the facts, of assisting the parties concerned with a view to ensuring full respect for the human rights of individuals or groups on whose behalf the contacts were undertaken^ (v) such assistance may include, i.nte.r_ail£? technical advice on measures which could
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on promoting and protecting human rights, which suggests a strong connection to humanitarian issues. The mention of "civil and political rights", "economic, social and cultural rights", and "other rights as are recognized by the Charter of the United Nations" further supports this hypothesis.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Human rights