Promotion of human rights

In 2007, the Human Rights Council took major steps to consolidate its status as the Organization’s primary forum for the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, a role it inherited from the former Commission on Human Rights, which was abolished in 2006. In fulfilment of that mandate, the Council held three regular sessions (fourth, fifth and sixth) during the year, adopting 53 resolutions, 16 decisions, two presidential statements and one draft resolution for adoption by the General Assembly. It also held a special session to address the situation of human rights in Myanmar. This chapter focuses on Council actions relating to the promotion of human rights. Other actions covered in the next two chapters address the protection of human rights and human rights country situations.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Partnerships for the Goals