The UN Human Rights Council (HRC) replaced in 2006 the United Nations Commission on Human Rights (1946), reconciled with the Economic and Social Council, which was the main intergovernmental body of the United Nations, responsible for human rights.

The Human Rights Council, based in Geneva, is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of 47 States, which are elected by the UN General Assembly, responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe. It has the ability to discuss all thematic human rights issues and situations that require its attention throughout the year.

International Human Rights Day is celebrated every year on December 10, the date that coincides with December 10, 1948, when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Albania and HRC

Albania, after three years as a member of the HRC 2015-2017, currently with the status of observer has managed to maintain a high level of representation thanks to a positive coordination and a new dynamic of organizing and overseeing the activities of the HRC. During the HRC 43-rd Session, in the High Level Segment, our country was represented at the level of the Deputy Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

The Mission of the Republic of Albania in Geneva, based on the instructions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, carries out its activity to guarantee the active role of the country within the HRC, in implementation of the key priorities of the Republic of Albania, regarding the observance and promotion of human rights, through active participation in HRC sessions and statements in national capacity, compliance with EU declarations, cooperation and the development of informal negotiations in the process of increasing the efficiency and reform of the HRC, etc.