Nepal elected to UN Human Rights Council for third term
Summary
Nepal has been elected to the UN Human Rights Council for the 2027–2029 term after receiving 173 votes in the UN General Assembly, the highest in the Asia-Pacific group. The win gives Nepal its third term on the 47-member council and a renewed role in global human rights discussions.
Key Points
- Nepal won a seat on the UN Human Rights Council for the 2027–2029 term with 173 votes in the General Assembly.
- The result was the highest among Asia-Pacific candidates and marks Nepal's third term on the 47-member council.
- Nepal's Permanent Mission to the UN said the outcome reflects international confidence in its commitment to multilateralism, human rights and a rules-based global order.
- The Human Rights Council, based in Geneva, promotes and protects human rights worldwide and reviews member states' records.
