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OHCHR and democracy
Since its establishment in 2006, the Human Rights Council has adopted a number of resolutions highlighting the interdependent and mutually reinforcing relationship between democracy and human rights.
Of particular note, in March 2015, the Human Rights Council adopted a resolution which established a forum on human rights, democracy and the rule of law, to provide a platform for promoting dialogue and cooperation on issues pertaining to these areas.
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Year |
Resolution |
Symbol |
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2020 |
Education for democracy |
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2015 |
Human rights, democracy and the rule of law |
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2012 |
Human rights, democracy and the rule of law |
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2005 |
Enhancing the role of regional, subregional and other organizations and arrangements in promoting and consolidating democracy |
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2001 |
Promoting and consolidating democracy |
Prior to this, the former Commission on Human Rights adopted several landmark resolutions regarding democracy. In 2000, the Commission recommended a host of legislative, institutional and practical measures to consolidate democracy (resolution 2000/47 ). In 2002, the Commission defined the essential elements of democracy in resolution 2002/46.