What is the UN Security Council?
The UN Security Council (UNSC) is the most powerful political UN body, with a mandate to maintain international peace and security.
- 15 members: five permanent and 10 elected.
- Permanent members: China, France, Russia, UK, and USA.
- Can establish peacekeeping operations, impose sanctions, create international criminal tribunals, and more.
What is India’s record with other human rights mechanisms?
India has been a non-permanent member of the UNSC eight times. Here’s a summary:
- India has been a member of the UNHRC for 16 of the Council’s 18 years.
- India has faced over 25 concerns from UN human rights experts and OHCHR since 2019.
- India has not fulfilled criteria under the Universal Periodic Review and UN Special Procedures.
Why is credible engagement with UNHRC critical in the context of India’s UNSC bid?
India’s human rights record is crucial for its UNSC bid. Here’s why:
- Discussions of UNSC reforms should consider candidates’ human rights performance.
- India needs to engage responsibly with UN human rights entities to qualify for UNSC membership.
- India should uphold the highest standards in the promotion and protection of human rights.
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The original news content was sourced from Amnesty International.
Source: www.amnesty.org