The United Nations has a number of special agencies of which has a specific agenda. Which of these UN organization deals with human rights related issues?

UNESCO

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UNDP

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UNICEF

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UNHRC

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Solution

The correct option is B UNHRC
The United Nations Human Right Council (UNHRC) was founded in 2006 as an alternative to the UN Commission on Human Rights. UNHRC is a UN body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world. It has played the part of the political platform which aims to ensure that human rights remain a top priority within the UN.
Whereas UNESCO is a specialized agency of UN whose purpose is the promotion of education, science, and culture; UNDP id UN global development network, it advocates bringing countries closer through knowledge, experience, and resources, to help people build a better life for themselves; UNICEF primarily deals with the healthcare and food needs of children and mothers.

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