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Which one of the following statements regarding the Human Rights Council is not correct?

A. It is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of all members of the UN
B. It is responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe.
C. It replaced the former United Nations Commission on Human Rights. :
D. It is made up of 47 UN Member States which are elected by the UN General Assembly.
Answer» A. It is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of all members of the UN
Explanation: The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is a United Nations body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world. The UNHRC has 47 members elected for staggered three-year terms on a regional group basis. The members of the General Assembly elect the members who occupy the UNHRC's 47 seats. The term of each seat is three years, and no member may occupy a seat for more than two consecutive terms.
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