Ghana secures second consecutive term on UN Human Rights Council with 173 votes

Ghana has been re-elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for another three-year term, from 2027 to 2029. The country secured 173 votes, placing it in joint second place with Kuwait and Nepal. Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced the successful re-election on X, expressing appreciation for the support of member states.

The election saw India's neighbors Zambia lead with 177 votes, followed by Nigeria with 172 votes. Other nations elected to the council included Jordan, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Moldova, Japan, Uruguay, Ireland, Germany, Ukraine and Burundi. Ghana's return to the council reinforces its commitment to promoting and protecting human rights worldwide, offering the nation another platform to engage in international discussions and initiatives aimed at advancing human rights and addressing violations globally.