The United Nations Human Rights Council serves as the UN’s principal body dedicated to promoting and protecting human rights around the globe. Consisting of 47 member states elected on a rotational basis, the UNHRC addresses a broad range of human rights issues through the adoption of resolutions and the conduct of periodic reviews of member states. Its work emphasizes universal rights, non-discrimination, and the provision of a platform for dialogue between states and civil society.

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The Council is currently engaged in deliberations about the impact of extractive industries on indigenous populations with special emphasis on land rights, cultural erasure, and corporate complicity. This agenda aims to confront the ongoing exploitation and marginalization faced by indigenous communities when multinational corporations extract resources from their ancestral lands. Discussions focus on the urgent need to recognize land rights, protect cultural heritage, and ensure corporate accountability to prevent violations and promote sustainable development in line with international human rights norms.