The United Nations Human Rights Council : Issues for Congress

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Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division

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This report is one in a series of updates. For the most recent coverage of this report series, please see 09-RL-33608h in the 2009 issue. Provides historical background on the UN Human Rights Counc...

This report is one in a series of updates. For the most recent coverage of this report series, please see 09-RL-33608h in the 2009 issue.

Provides historical background on the UN Human Rights Council, including role of previous UN Commission on Human Rights. Discusses current mandate, structures, and procedures of the Council; Council activities; U.S. policy under Obama Administration; and Congressional actions. Highlights possible policy issues for the 114th Congress, including U.S. financial contributions to the Council, overall effectiveness of the Council in addressing human rights situations, implications for U.S. membership, and role of upcoming observer status.

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