CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2023
| Author | Elizaveta Vakatova |
|---|---|
| Title | The United States, Russia, And China In The United Nations Human Rights Council: Recent Developments |
| Summary | This thesis examines the United Nations Human Rights Council and its interactions with the United States, Russia, and China. These countries, as permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, hold considerable geopolitical influence and have numerous aligned states. Despite their varying human rights situations, they present compelling subjects for comparative research. This thesis explores recent developments in the HRC that challenge the historical impunity enjoyed by these countries for their domestic human rights violations and international actions. Recent years have witnessed significant developments within the HRC that indicate a shift in its approach to these countries. The thesis examines three major cases: the urgent debate on systemic racism in the United States, Russia’s suspension from the Council due to aggression in Ukraine, and the rejection by the Council of the resolution proposing to hold a discussion on human rights violations in China’s Xinjiang region. Overall, this thesis provides an in-depth analysis of the HRC’s engagement with influential states within the UN system. Despite the diverse nature of these situations and the criticism faced, they represent crucial turning points in addressing human rights violations and international actions. By recognising the efforts of civil society and amplifying their voices, the international community can strive for greater human rights accountability. |
| Supervisor | Winkler, Inga |
| Department | Legal Studies LLM |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2023/vakatova_elizaveta.pdf |
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