In this sense, human rights advocates should welcome the Philippines’ retention of its seat in the 47-state United Nations Human Rights Council, where members serve a three-year term. The UN Human Rights Council is tasked to promote adherence to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Around the world, human rights have been under threat, with even liberal societies debating policies on the curtailment of rights to fight terrorism, regulate migration, and curb transnational crimes including drug trafficking. But rights advocates believe that “serious rights violators” such as the Philippines do not deserve a seat in the UN council. Members of the UN Human Rights Council are held to a higher standard in promoting rights.

Source: Philippine Star October 14, 2018 16:00 UTC