Venezuela has lost its seat on the United Nations Council of Human Rights — a development hailed by activists and human rights defenders in Venezuela as cause for celebration
The Council, a 47-member multilateral body, is tasked with promoting human rights and addressing abuses around the world, though it has come under criticism for allowing the participation of countries with spotty human rights records, including China, Cuba, Saudi Arabia and Russia The Venezuelan government, which has been accused of committing crimes against humanity, had held a seat in the council since 2019. It did not react after it failed to be reelected on Tuesday.
” ‘The only barrier’ Critics have questioned the effectiveness of the Council, which cannot prosecute human rights violators. Still, many activists and victims see it as a key to expanding human rights around the world. And the Council-mandated investigations and awareness raising measures can lead to enforcement by other bodies, such as the International Criminal Court.
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