Ghana has successfully secured a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027–2029 term, marking its second consecutive term serving on the international body.
The election results announced on 13th October 2026 revealed that Ghana placed second overall in the global voting tally after garnering 173 votes.
Zambia topped the ranking with 177 votes, whilst Kuwait and Nepal matched Ghana’s total with 173 votes each.
Other nations elected to the council included Nigeria with 172 votes, Jordan with 171, as well as Brazil and the Dominican Republic, both receiving 170 votes.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed immense pride following the official announcement of the election outcome, which underscores Ghana’s standing and continued diplomatic engagement in promoting global human rights standards.
The United Nations Human Rights Council is an intergovernmental body within the United Nations system composed of 47 member states elected by the General Assembly.
Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the council is responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of fundamental freedoms around the world, addressing human rights violations, and making recommendations on critical international issues.
Seats on the council are distributed across geographical regions to ensure balanced global representation, with members serving staggered three-year terms.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
