On Tuesday, Former South Carolina Governor and 2024 GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley characterized the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) as a 'farce,' The Hill reported.
On Tuesday, Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley characterized the United Nations Human Rights Council as a "farce," The Hill reported.
The UNHRC is an intergovernmental body of 47 member states within the United Nations system. Its primary mandate is the promotion and protection of human rights on a global scale. Throughout the year, the UNHRC convenes to address a broad range of thematic human rights issues. During her ongoing presidential campaign, Haley has emerged as a vocal critic of China. She recently labeled visits by Cabinet members of the Biden administration as "embarrassing" in the previous month.
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