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Q52 (CISF/2018) International Relations & Global Affairs › International Organisations & Groupings

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the UN Human Rights Council ?

1. It was established in the year 2006.
2. The Council is made up of 47 Member States.
3. The United States of America was elected to the UN Human Rights Council in the year 2006.
4. Members of the Council serve for a period of five years.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Explanation

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) was established by the UN General Assembly on March 15, 2006, through resolution 60/251, replacing the Commission on Human Rights (Statement 1 is correct).

  • Membership: The Council is composed of 47 Member States, which are elected by the majority of members of the General Assembly (Statement 2 is correct).
  • US Membership: The United States did not join the Council upon its creation in 2006. It first sought and won a seat in 2009 (Statement 3 is incorrect).
  • Term: Members serve for a period of three years and are not eligible for immediate re-election after serving two consecutive terms (Statement 4 is incorrect).

As only statements 1 and 2 are accurate, option A is the correct answer.

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