Revision-Important International Relations topics for upcoming exams
Revision-Important International Relations topics for upcoming exams
Revision-Important International Relations topics for upcoming exams
United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
— Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
— Formation: Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2006.
— Overview: The UNHRC is the primary intergovernmental body within the United Nations dedicated to promoting and protecting human rights worldwide.
Membership:
—Total Members: 47, including India.
— Selection: Membership is determined by equitable geographical distribution, with countries requiring a minimum of 97 votes from the UN General Assembly to be elected.
—Term Length: Members serve a three-year term and are not eligible for immediate re-election after serving two consecutive terms.
Institutional Structure:
— Bureau: Comprises the President and four Vice-Presidents, each representing one of the five regional groups.
— Secretariat: Composed of staff from the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).