The Human Rights Council is an intergovernmental body within the United Nations system comprised of 47 states that are responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights worldwide. It is capable of debating any thematic human rights concerns and circumstances that arise during the year. It has its meetings in the United Nations Office in Geneva. The Council is comprised of 47 United Nations Member States elected by the UN General Assembly. The defunct United Nations Commission on Human Rights was succeeded by the Human Rights Council.
The Human Rights Council also collaborates with the UN Special Procedures created by the former Human Rights Commission and now assumed by the Council. These are made up of special rapporteurs, special representatives, independent experts, and working groups who monitor, investigate, advise, and publicly report on certain thematic concerns or human rights situations. Delegates to the council shall be held to the highest standards to promote and preserve human rights. As a result of the committee's discussions, the Council may issue resolutions urging states to take action to prevent human rights breaches and to preserve the council's principles.

Agenda

Combating Religious and Racial Discrimination with special emphasis on minority groups