UNHRC

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:United_Nations_General_Assembly
gptkbp:annual_report to the General Assembly
gptkbp:collaborates_with non-governmental organizations
gptkbp:committee provides expertise
gptkbp:controversy accusations of bias
gptkbp:election held every year
gptkbp:engagement civil society
gptkbp:established gptkb:2006
gptkbp:frequency three times a year
gptkbp:full_name gptkb:United_Nations_Human_Rights_Council
gptkbp:function promote and protect human rights
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Geneva,_Switzerland
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label UNHRC
gptkbp:human_rights_council_advisory_committee provides recommendations
gptkbp:is_organized_by focus on specific human rights issues
gptkbp:mandates address human rights violations globally
gptkbp:members 47
gptkbp:parent_organization gptkb:United_Nations
gptkbp:president rotates annually
gptkbp:region gptkb:Asia-Pacific_Group
Latin American and Caribbean Group
Eastern European Group
African Group
Western European and Others Group
gptkbp:reports_to gptkb:United_Nations_General_Assembly
gptkbp:resolution non-binding
condemnation of human rights violations
gptkbp:resolution_a/_hrc/_res/16/18 addresses the rights of indigenous peoples
gptkbp:resolution_a/_hrc/_res/29/11 focuses on the rights of children
gptkbp:resolution_a/_hrc/_res/34/13 addresses the rights of persons with disabilities
gptkbp:resolution_a/_hrc/_res/37/18 concerns the rights of women
gptkbp:resolution_a/_hrc/_res/40/6 addresses the rights of migrants
gptkbp:resolution_a/_hrc/_res/43/1 focuses on the rights of refugees
gptkbp:resolution_a/_hrc/_res/45/1 concerns the rights of older persons
gptkbp:resolution_a/_hrc/_res/48/1 addresses the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals
gptkbp:resolution_a/_hrc/_res/5/1 established the Council
gptkbp:resolution_a/_hrc/_res/50/1 focuses on the rights of persons with disabilities.
gptkbp:session can be called in emergencies
can address urgent situations
gptkbp:social_issues investigates allegations
gptkbp:special_procedures independent experts
gptkbp:special_rapporteurs appointed for specific issues
gptkbp:suspended_membership countries with serious human rights violations
gptkbp:universal_declaration_of_human_rights foundation document
gptkbp:universal_periodic_review mechanism for assessing human rights
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:United_Nations
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3