UNHRC

• The UN General Assembly rejected a bid by Russia to regain a seat on the Human Rights Council, from which it was ousted after invading Ukraine.
• Also, 15 new countries including Brazil, China, France, Albania, , Japan, were elected to serve.
  • The vote takes place by secret ballot.

ABOUT UNHRC

• UNHRC is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations responsible for promoting and protecting human rights worldwide.
• Established in
• It superseded the former United Nations Commission on Human Rights.
• The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) serves as the Secretariat and is based in Geneva, Switzerland.
• The Human Rights Council’s 47 members are allocated by region based on equitable geographical distribution.
  • Seats are distributed among 5 regions.
    • African States: 13 seats
    • Asia-Pacific States: 13 seats
    • Latin American and Caribbean States: 8 seats
    • Western European and other States: 7 seats
    • Eastern European States: 6 seats
  • Members serve for three-year terms and are not eligible for immediate re-election after two consecutive terms.