International Service for Human Rights

The Human Rights Council (the Council) is the main body of the United Nations dealing with human rights. It is mandated, among other things, to promote universal respect for the protection of all human rights and fundamental freedoms for all. The Council is also tasked with addressing situations of violations of human rights, including gross and systematic violations, and make recommendations thereon. There are 47 Member States of the Council, elected by secret ballot at the General Assembly and based on equitable geographical distribution. States serve a membership term of three years before standing down for a minimum of two consecutive terms.