Human Rights Council

The UN Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe and for addressing human rights violations and making recommendations on them. It was created by the UN General Assembly in 2006. The Council is newsworthy due to recent reports and presentations highlighting alleged human rights abuses in various regions. Specifically, Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese presented a report accusing Israel of being given a “licence to torture Palestinians,” citing a cycle of physical and mental suffering in occupied territories. Separately, UN investigations have warned of escalating atrocity risks and a potential return to full-scale war in South Sudan, and documented potential genocide by the RSF against non-Arab communities in Sudan. These reports underscore the Council's role in monitoring and addressing critical human rights situations globally, holding states accountable, and advocating for the protection of vulnerable populations.