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The U.N. Human Rights Council is a subsidiary organ of the General Assembly. It was created in 2006 to replace the former U.N. Commission on Human Rights and is responsible for promoting and protecting human rights around the globe.
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The U.N. Human Rights Council consists of 47 member states elected by the U.N. General Assembly. It addresses situations of human rights violations and makes recommendations on them. The council works closely with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and engages with other U.N. bodies and specialized agencies.
Additional Knowledge:
· Economic and Social Council: While it deals with issues of international economic and social cooperation, it does not directly control the Human Rights Council.
· Human Rights Commission: The Human Rights Commission was the predecessor of the Human Rights Council and was dissolved in 2006.
· Security Council: The Security Council is responsible for maintaining international peace and security but does not oversee the Human Rights Council.
