Resolution 60/251

Resolution 60/251, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2006, established the UN Human Rights Council to replace the former Human Rights Commission. Its goal is to better address and promote human rights worldwide through improved methods, greater transparency, and broader participation by member states and civil society. The resolution emphasizes the importance of universal human rights principles, accountability, and cooperation among nations to prevent abuses and protect individual dignity. Overall, it aims to strengthen the global effort to uphold and defend human rights more effectively.