The basics of the Human Rights Council
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Learn about the Human Rights Council, the main body within the UN system responsible for “promoting universal respect for the protection of all human rights and fundamental freedoms” for everyone.
Considering the diverse membership of the Human Rights Council and the fact that it is a political body, how might the differing agendas and alliances of member states influence the Council's decisions and effectiveness in addressing human rights issues?
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About Universal Human Rights
In 1948 the United Nations issued a Universal Declaration of Human Rights that laid out a common standard of fundamental rights to be universally protected. But how much do you know about the rights and freedoms everyone, everywhere - including you - is entitled to? Explore this page to learn more about the history, philosophy and practice of ensuring universal human rights, brought to you in partnership with the Open Society Foundations.
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