Nepal Secures 173 Votes to Win UN Human Rights Council Seat
Summary
Nepal has won a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027–2029 term with 173 votes, the highest among Asia Pacific candidates. The country will serve its third term on the 47-member council starting January 1, 2027.
Key Points
- Nepal was elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027–2029 term with 173 votes out of 180 cast.
- It received the highest number of votes among elected Asia Pacific countries in the UN General Assembly election in New York.
- Nepal’s Permanent Mission to the UN thanked member states and reaffirmed its commitment to human rights, equality, and social justice.
- This will be Nepal’s third term on the council, after serving in 2018–2020 and 2021–2023.
