Ghana steps up campaign to retain UN Human Rights Council seat
Ghana has stepped up its diplomatic campaign to retain its seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), with its Ambassador to Brazil, Nii Amasah Namoale, seeking Chile’s support for the country’s re-election bid for the 2027–2029 term. Nii Namoale made the appeal when he paid a courtesy call on the Chilean Ambassador to … The post Ghana steps up campaign to retain UN Human Rights…
Ghana has intensified diplomatic efforts to secure its seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the upcoming 2027-2029 term. Ambassador Nii Amasah Namoale met with Chile's Ambassador to Brazil, Issa Kort, in Brasilia, seeking Chile's support for Ghana's re-election bid. Namoale emphasized Ghana's dedication to human rights, democratic governance, the rule of law, and peaceful conflict resolution.
He stressed the importance of the Human Rights Council as a credible and effective platform for advancing universal human rights. Namoale also highlighted Ghana's determination to play a constructive role in addressing emerging global human rights challenges. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral relations and explore further cooperation between Ghana and Chile.
Ghana's current three-year term on the UNHRC concludes on December 31, 2026, and the country is seeking re-election for another three-year term from 2027 to 2029. The election will take place at the United Nations headquarters in New York, where UN General Assembly members will elect countries for the new term.
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