What is the primary function of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)?
a) To enforce international trade agreements
b) To promote and protect human rights around the world
c) To mediate conflicts between nations
d) To regulate global health policies
In which year was the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) established?
a) 1945
b) 1967
c) 2006
d) 1992
Where is the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) based?
a) Geneva, Switzerland
b) New York, USA
c) Paris, France
d) Vienna, Austria
What is the main responsibility of the UNHRC?
a) To conduct peacekeeping operations
b) To investigate human rights abuses and recommend actions
c) To draft international trade laws
d) To monitor global military activities
How often does the UNHRC hold regular sessions?
a) Once a year
b) Twice a year
c) Three times a year
d) Every month
Who elects the members of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)?
a) The UN Secretary-General
b) The UN General Assembly
c) The Security Council
d) The UN Economic and Social Council
Which of the following is a key function of the UNHRC?
a) To authorize military intervention
b) To investigate specific human rights violations
c) To negotiate global trade deals
d) To enforce economic sanctions
What is the duration of a term for a member of the UNHRC?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 4 years
Which body serves as the UNHRC’s main decision-making authority?
a) The Human Rights Committee
b) The Human Rights Council’s plenary session
c) The Security Council
d) The General Assembly
How many members does the UNHRC have?
a) 10
b) 20
c) 47
d) 193
Which of the following is a key principle upheld by the UNHRC?
a) Protection of economic interests
b) Ensuring the sovereignty of states
c) Universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms
d) Promoting national security over human rights
Which of the following is NOT a major activity of the UNHRC?
a) Reviewing the human rights records of member states
b) Creating binding human rights treaties
c) Adopting resolutions and recommendations on human rights issues
d) Promoting dialogue and cooperation on human rights issues
What document serves as the foundation for the work of the UNHRC?
a) The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) The Charter of the United Nations
c) The Geneva Conventions
d) The Rome Statute
Which country is the largest contributor to the UNHRC’s budget?
a) United States
b) China
c) Germany
d) Japan
What is the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism of the UNHRC?
a) A review of the UNHRC’s internal policies
b) A review of the human rights situation in all UN member states
c) A review of the global economic impact on human rights
d) A periodic report on the enforcement of international law
Which of the following is a major criticism of the UNHRC?
a) It lacks the authority to investigate human rights abuses
b) It has been accused of being biased towards certain countries
c) It does not focus on civil and political rights
d) It is too focused on economic development rather than human rights
What is the primary focus of the UNHRC Special Rapporteurs?
a) To create international human rights legislation
b) To monitor and report on specific human rights issues or countries
c) To enforce sanctions against human rights violators
d) To represent countries in the UNHRC meetings
Which of the following is a key objective of the UNHRC?
a) To maintain global security
b) To promote global economic cooperation
c) To encourage the protection of human rights globally
d) To establish a world government
What does the term “special session” refer to in the context of the UNHRC?
a) A meeting of the UNHRC focused on administrative issues
b) A session called to address urgent or emerging human rights violations
c) A session dedicated to discussing global economic policies
d) A meeting held to review the work of other UN bodies
Which of the following countries has faced multiple investigations by the UNHRC for alleged human rights violations?
a) Sweden
b) United States
c) Syria
d) Switzerland
What is the role of the UNHRC’s Advisory Committee?
a) To draft resolutions for the Council
b) To investigate specific human rights abuses
c) To provide expert advice on human rights issues
d) To enforce the decisions of the Council
Which of the following is a method used by the UNHRC to monitor human rights conditions in specific countries?
a) Economic sanctions
b) Sending peacekeeping troops
c) Special Rapporteurs and country visits
d) Trade embargoes
Which of the following statements is true about the UNHRC’s resolutions?
a) They are legally binding on member states
b) They can only be adopted by the UN Security Council
c) They are not legally binding but have significant moral authority
d) They are only valid for a year
Which of the following countries has been a member of the UNHRC in the past?
a) North Korea
b) Iran
c) Japan
d) Switzerland
Which body does the UNHRC work closely with to investigate serious human rights violations?
a) The UN Security Council
b) The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
c) The International Criminal Court (ICC)
d) The UN Economic and Social Council
Which region is most frequently discussed in UNHRC sessions due to human rights concerns?
a) Europe
b) Latin America
c) Middle East and North Africa
d) Asia-Pacific
What is the purpose of the UNHRC’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR)?
a) To create binding resolutions on human rights violations
b) To assess and promote the human rights performance of all UN member states
c) To impose sanctions on human rights violators
d) To settle disputes between member states
What was a significant outcome of the 2009 UNHRC Special Session on Gaza?
a) A peace treaty between Israel and Palestine
b) A resolution condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza
c) The establishment of a new international peacekeeping force
d) A proposal for direct negotiations between Israel and Hamas
Which of the following is a major function of the UNHRC’s Complaint Procedure?
a) To settle trade disputes
b) To receive and investigate individual complaints of human rights violations
c) To allocate funds for humanitarian aid
d) To arbitrate military conflicts
