Explanation

The United Nations Human Rights Council is based in Geneva . Established: 2006 (replaced the UN Commission on Human Rights) Headquarters: Geneva (at the UN Office) Members: 47 countries elected by the UN General Assembly Main Role: Promotes and protects human rights worldwide Key Function: Conducts Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of all member states’ human rights records Established: 2006 (replaced the UN Commission on Human Rights) Headquarters: Geneva (at the UN Office) Members: 47 countries elected by the UN General Assembly Main Role: Promotes and protects human rights worldwide Key Function: Conducts Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of all member states’ human rights records