Ukraine Elected To UN Human Rights Council For 2027–2029

Ukraine has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027-2029 term, with a focus on documenting and investigating human rights violations, securing the release of unlawfully detained civilians, and preventing the deportation of Ukrainian children, according to a statement from the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry on October 13.

The ministry emphasized that Ukraine remains committed to international law, including human rights and humanitarian law, despite Russia's full-scale armed aggression. Key priorities for Ukraine on the council include supporting international mechanisms to document and investigate violations, preventing torture and ill-treatment, protecting prisoners of war and civilians, and advocating for stronger protections for vulnerable groups.

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