The Basic Principle of International Human Rights - The United Nations and The Human Rights Machinery

 

The Basic Principle of International Human Rights

The United Nations and The Human Rights Machinery 

Alkrty -2021

The Human Rights Council is the main United Nations intergovernmental body responsible for promoting and protecting all human rights and fundamental freedoms. It was established by the Genera-Assembly in 2006 to replace the 60 years-old Commission on Human Rights. The Council addressed human right violations and makes corresponding recommendations. it responds to human rights emergencies, works to prevent abuses, provides overall policy guidance, develops new international norms, monitors the observance of human rights around the world, and assist states in fulfilling their human rights obligations. It provides an international forum where states, members and observers, intergovernmental organization, national human right institutions and NGOs can voice their concerns about human rights issues.

The council’s 47 members are elected directly and individually by secret ballot by the majority of the 192 members of the United Nations General Assembly. They serve for a three-year renewable term and can nit seek immediate re-election after two consecutive terms. The membership is based on equitable geographical distribution. Thirteen states each are devoted to the Group OF Africa States and the Groups of Asian States, Eight to the Group of Latin American and the Caribbean States. Seven to the Group of Western European and other States and Six to the Group of Eastern European States.

 

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