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Member of the Human Rights Council 2022-2024
The United Nations Human Rights Council is an intergovernmental body of the United Nations system, created in 2006 to strengthen the promotion and protection of human rights worldwide. It is also responsible for addressing and making recommendations on situations of human rights violations. It examines all human rights issues and situations requiring its attention throughout the year.
The Human Rights Council meets at the United Nations Office in Geneva three times a year for regular sessions in March (4 weeks), June (3 weeks) and September (3 weeks). At the request of one-third of its member states, the Human Rights Council may at any time decide to convene special sessions to address human rights violations and emergencies. The Council is made up of 47 member states, elected by the United Nations General Assembly in New York. All UN member states may participate in discussions during the work of the Human Rights Council as observers, but only the 47 member states may vote on resolutions.
The promotion and defence of human rights is a priority for the Luxembourg government, both at the national level and through the various vectors of its external action. As a member of the Human Rights Council, Luxembourg assumes its responsibilities in the multilateral context, and uses its commitment as a member of the Human Rights Council to protect the rights of all human beings.
The brochure presenting Luxembourg's candidacy and priorities is available in English, French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese and Spanish.