United Nations Human Rights Council

The United Nations Human Rights Council was established in 2006 to promote and protect human rights globally. It replaced the Commission on Human Rights, aiming to create a more robust and accountable framework for addressing human rights violations.

The council’s mechanisms, such as the Universal Periodic Review, provide a platform for member states to evaluate each other’s human rights records. It also establishes commissions of inquiry to investigate and report on violations in conflict zones and crisis areas. These initiatives help ensure accountability and justice for victims of human rights abuses.

Through it’s resolutions and reports, the UNHRC raises awareness of human rights challenges such as the right to privacy and the usage of pirate data as what this year’s topic will be dealing with. The council plays a vital role in upholding the principles of human dignity and equality.

Topic at OLMUN 2025: Balancing the Right to Privacy and the Usage of Private Data for National Security