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Article: General Assembly creates new Human Rights Council.
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- UN Chronicle
- Article date:
- March 1, 2006
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On 15 March 2006, the General Assembly decided to establish a new Human Rights Council, responsible for promoting universal respect for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, without distinction of any kind and in a fair and equal manner. Adopting resolution 60/251 by a vote of 170 to 4, with 3 abstentions, the Assembly set up the Council to replace the Commission on Human Rights. The election of the first members of the Council was held on 9 May 2006 and their term of office will begin on 19 June 2006.
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