International Relations Human Rights Questions
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is an intergovernmental body within the United Nations system responsible for promoting and protecting human rights around the world. It was established in 2006 to replace the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. The UNHRC consists of 47 member states elected by the UN General Assembly, with each member serving a three-year term. Its main functions include addressing human rights violations, conducting investigations, and making recommendations to member states on how to improve their human rights records. The UNHRC also reviews and adopts resolutions and decisions on various human rights issues, and it works closely with other UN bodies, NGOs, and civil society organizations to advance human rights globally.