Ukraine elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2027-29 term
Ukraine was elected to sit on the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027-29 term, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced on Oct. 13.
Ukraine has been elected to join the United Nations Human Rights Council for the term spanning 2027-29, according to Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha's announcement on October 13. In a tweet, Sybiha expressed gratitude to all UN Member States that supported Ukraine's candidacy. The Ukrainian government reaffirmed its commitment to defending its people and sovereignty against Russia's ongoing aggression, which has led to severe human rights violations and breaches of international humanitarian law.
As a member of the council, Ukraine will focus on holding Russia accountable for its violations, supporting international mechanisms to document and investigate these incidents, and advocating for the protection of prisoners of war. Sybiha also highlighted Ukraine's ongoing efforts to return Ukrainian children who have been deported and forcibly transferred to Russia.
Drawing on Ukraine's own experience, the nation will collaborate with partners to strengthen accountability, defend human dignity, reinforce the international human rights framework, and address emerging challenges to human rights worldwide, according to Sybiha's statement.
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