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UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL

The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of 47 States responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe.

"All victims of human rights abuses should be able to look to the Human Rights Council as a forum and a springboard for action."

- Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary-General, 12 March 2007, Opening of the 4th Human Rights Council Session

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Human Rights Council discusses the human rights migrants in the context of large movements

10 March 2017

Human Rights Council holds general debate on the promotion and protection of all human rights

10 March 2017

Human Rights Council concludes interactive dialogue with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on his annual report

9 March 2017

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List of reports of the 34th session of the Human Rights Council

HRC Info Booklet
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HRC basic facts

A report on the right of persons with disabilities to work written by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights of the United Nations
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