10 Questions
Under General Assembly Resolution 60/251, the Human Rights Council is responsible for promoting universal respect for the protection of all ______ and fundamental freedoms.
Answer: human rights
The Council consists of 47 Member States and is a subsidiary organ of the ______.
Answer: GA (General Assembly)
The Council: made up of 47 UN Member States, elected by the ______. They serve for a period of three years.
Answer: GA (General Assembly)
All UN Member States are eligible for membership not only those with a good ______ track record.
Answer: human rights
The Presidency and ______.
Answer: Bureau
True or false: The UN Human Rights Council consists of 48 Member States.
False
True or false: The term of each member of the UN Human Rights Council is for four years.
False
True or false: Only countries with a good human rights track record are eligible for membership in the UN Human Rights Council.
False
True or false: The main responsibility of the UN Human Rights Council is to address situations of violations of human rights.
True
True or false: The Presidency and Bureau of the UN Human Rights Council are elected by the General Assembly.
True
Study Notes
Human Rights Council
- Promotes universal respect for the protection of all human rights and fundamental freedoms
- Consists of 47 Member States, a subsidiary organ of the UN
- Members are elected by the General Assembly
- Each member serves for a period of three years
- All UN Member States are eligible for membership, regardless of their human rights track record
True or False
- False: The UN Human Rights Council does not consist of 48 Member States
- False: The term of each member of the UN Human Rights Council is not for four years
- False: Membership is not limited to countries with a good human rights track record
- False: The main responsibility of the UN Human Rights Council is not limited to addressing situations of violations of human rights
- False: The Presidency and Bureau of the UN Human Rights Council are not elected by the General Assembly
Test your knowledge on the UN Human Rights Council and its role in promoting and protecting human rights worldwide. Learn about the Council's structure, functions, and key resolutions through this informative quiz.
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