Nepal elected to UN Human Rights Council
Summary
Nepal has been elected to the UN Human Rights Council for the 2027–2029 term with 173 votes in the General Assembly. The government said the win reflects international trust in Nepal’s commitment to human rights, multilateralism and a rules-based international system.
Key Points
- Nepal won election to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027–2029 term with 173 of 180 votes cast.
- The country received the highest number of votes among the elected states in its group, according to Nepal’s Permanent Mission in New York.
- Nepal said the membership reflects confidence in its commitment to human rights, multilateralism and international law.
- The council, based in Geneva, reviews human rights records and addresses violations through mechanisms such as the Universal Periodic Review.
