Human Rights: The Human Rights Council - 5 Years On

The United Nations (UN) had a mission to help maintain international peace and security on the foundations of universal respect for human rights and of equitable economic and social progress for all peoples. The United Nations is a political body and the nature, composition and quality of governance of its membership has influenced its performance in all three areas ever since its establishment in 1945.

The World Today Published 1 October 2011 Updated 13 October 2020 4 minute READ

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