About United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)

• The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system.
• UNHRC is responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe and for addressing situations of human rights violations and making recommendations on them. 
• It has the ability to discuss all thematic human rights issues and situations that require its attention throughout the year. 
• The Council was created by the United Nations General Assembly in 2006. It replaced the former United Nations Commission on Human Rights.
• The headquarters of UNHRC is in Geneva, Switzerland.

Membership

• The Council is made of 47 Member States, which are elected by the majority of members of the General Assembly of the United Nations through direct and secret ballot. 
• The Council’s Membership is based on equitable geographical distribution. 
• Members of the Council serve for a period of three years and are not eligible for immediate re-election after serving two consecutive terms.