Committee Description: The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) operates as an intergovernmental body within the United Nations that handles the promotion and protection of human rights, further addressing human rights violations around the globe. It was founded in 2006 by the United Nations General Assembly in response to the previous system that was widely discredited and flawed. The headquarters of the UNHRC is located in Geneva Switzerland, consisting of 47 member states elected by the UN’s general assembly for 3 staggered terms based on geographical distribution. In terms of activity, the United Human Rights Council regularly meets 3 times a year, solidifying the committee as one of the most operative within the United Nations

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Committee Format: General Assembly

Difficulty Level: Beginner