shine india monthly magazine Published this article page no 14 Headquartered in Geneva Switzerland. Composition The UNHRC has 47 members serving at any time with elections held to fill up seats every year based on allocations to regions across the world to ensure geographical representation. Each elected member serves for a term of three years. Countries are disallowed from occupying a seat for more than two consecutive terms. Functions 109 The UNHRC passes nonbinding resolutions on human rights issues through a periodic review of all 193 UN member states called the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). It oversees expert investigation of violations in specific countries (Special Procedures). Challenges and Need for reforms The human rights record of the memberstates such as Saudi Arabia China and Russia in the council has also not been in line with the aims and mission of the UNHRC which has led to critics questioning its relevance. Despite the continued participation of several western countries in the UNHRC they continue to harbour misgivings on the understanding of Human rights. Noncompliance has been a serious issue with respect to the UNHRCs functioning. Nonparticipation of powerful nations such as the US. Whats the concern now? The Indian decision to abstain from the voting was not siding with anyone it was in its own national interest say few. However these decisions have been condoned by most Indian commentators as an attempt to make the best of a bad hand. As our largest arms supplier Russia has been a dependable ally they say it has shielded India at the UN over Kashmir not to mention Bangladesh back in 1971. Moreover to vote against Russia will push it further into Chinas arms multiplying that countrys security threat to India. Why shouldnt India completely rely on Russia? The above arguments have been out of date since the end of the Cold War three decades ago and Vladimir Putins rise 20 years ago shine india monthly magazine buy.
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