UN: Council Adopts Resolution On Traditional Values Without
Considering Expert Input The Human Rights Council (the Council)
is the main body of the United Nations dealing with human
rights. It is mandated, among other things, to promote universal
respect for the protection of all human rights and fundamental
freedoms for all. The Council is also tasked with addressing
situations of violations of human rights, including gross and
systematic violations, and make recommendations thereon. There
are 47 Member States of the Council, elected by secret ballot at
the General Assembly and based on equitable geographical
distribution. States serve a membership term of three years
before standing down for a minimum of two consecutive
terms.">Human Rights Council (the Council) adopted on 27
September 2012 a controversial resolution presented by the
Russian Federation on traditional values and human rights. This
followed an interactive dialogue held with the Human Rights
Council Advisory Committee (the Committee) on 18 Sep