Unhrc: War crimes

War crimes, racism, arbitrary detention and rape as a weapon of war: these just a few of the pressing international issues over which the UN Human Rights Council deliberates. Final, adopted resolutions, decisions and President’s statements are stored in the United Nations Official Document System (ODS). They are findable through their symbol numbers. In parallel, many other sites and libraries provide access to these adopted texts as well as to a variety of associated information. Membership The Council is made of 47 Member States, which are elected by the majority of members of the General Assembly of the United Nations through direct and secret ballot. The General Assembly takes into account the candidate States' contribution to the promotion and protection of human rights, as well as their voluntary pledges and commitments in this regard. The Council's Membership is based on equitable geographical distribution. Seats are distributed as follows: African States: 13 ... The Human Rights Council is a UN forum that discusses and acts on human rights issues and situations around the world. It has 47 Member States, adopts resolutions, appoints Special Procedures, and holds commissions of inquiry and fact-finding missions.