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What is the UN Human Rights Council?

The UN Human Rights Council is a body within the United Nations that works to promote and protect human rights around the world. It meets regularly to discuss human rights situations, like the one in Myanmar, and can make recommendations to countries. The UK's ambassador spoke there to raise awareness and pressure for change.

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