United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)

2018 marks the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which set out a universal core of human rights and fundamental freedoms for the first time. The Universal Declaration, together with other measures which followed, constitute the International Bill of Human Rights.

In the 12 years of its existence, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has actively defended human rights worldwide. Its robust mandate and unique set of mechanisms, such as universal periodic review and special procedures, provide a system for prevention, technical assistance and capacity-building, as well as a mechanism to respond to cases of grave violations of human rights.

The 12th anniversary of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) was to be celebrated during its 37th session, from 26 February to 23 March 2018.

Author: Joanna Apa

European Parliament: European Parliamentary Research Service: Study, February 2011: The European Union and the review of the Human Rights Council http://www.europeansources.info/record/the-european-union-and-the-review-of-the-human-rights-council/

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