UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL

With its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is the body responsible for the protection of human rights around the globe. The Council has 47 members elected for staggered three-year terms on a regional group basis. The Council investigates allegations of breaches of human rights in United Nations member states and addresses thematic human rights issues. The Council was established by the United Nations General Assembly on 15 March 2006.

Here at Arion International Model United Nations , the topic that will be addressed in the Human Rights Council is 'The evaluation and prevention of potential human rights violations in Myanmar'.