The HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL (HRC), distinct from the Human Rights Committee, was established in 2006 to:
Aonly review past human rights records (cf. GA Resolution 60/251, 15 March 2006) (cf. GA Resolution 60/251, 15 March 2006) (cf. GA Resolution 60/251, 15 March 2006) (cf. GA Resolution 60/251, 15 March 2006)
Bonly act as a court (cf. GA Resolution 60/251, 15 March 2006) (cf. GA Resolution 60/251, 15 March 2006) (cf. GA Resolution 60/251, 15 March 2006) (cf. GA Resolution 60/251, 15 March 2006)
CREPLACE the Commission on Human Rights — to promote universal respect for human rights, address violations, undertake the UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW (UPR) of all UN Member States every 4.5 years, and oversee Special Procedures (Rapporteurs, Working Groups)
Donly develop new treaties (cf. GA Resolution 60/251, 15 March 2006) (cf. GA Resolution 60/251, 15 March 2006) (cf. GA Resolution 60/251, 15 March 2006) (cf. GA Resolution 60/251, 15 March 2006)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. REPLACE the Commission on Human Rights — to promote universal respect for human rights, address violations, undertake the UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW (UPR) of all UN Member States every 4.5 years, and oversee Special Procedures (Rapporteurs, Working Groups)
1. The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) was established by GA Resolution 60/251 on 15 March 2006 to replace the Commission on Human Rights.
2. Composition: 47 Member States elected by majority of GA for 3-year terms, with regional apportionment.
3. Key function: UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW (UPR) — review of each UN Member State's human rights record every 4.5 years.
4. SPECIAL PROCEDURES: Special Rapporteurs, Independent Experts, Working Groups for thematic and country mandates.
5. The Council is a SUBSIDIARY ORGAN of the General Assembly.
6. Hence option B is correct.
_Source: UDHR 1948 / ICCPR 1966 / ICESCR 1966 / CAT 1984 / CEDAW 1979 / CRC 1989 / PHRA 1993 / Constitution Part III — GA Resolution 60/251, 15 March 2006_
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