The document provides an overview of the international human rights system, including: 1) It discusses the key events that prompted the development of international human rights law after World War II and the establishment of the UN. 2) It describes the key human rights documents that make up the International Bill of Rights - the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. 3) It provides an overview of the main UN bodies that monitor compliance with human rights treaties, including the Human Rights Council, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, and Special Rapporteurs.