Nigeria Elected To UN Human Rights Council With 172 Votes

Nigeria has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2027–2029 term after securing 172 votes out of 181 cast at the United Nations General Assembly.

Other countries elected into the council include Brazil, Burundi, the Dominican Republic, Germany, Ghana, Ireland, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Nepal, Moldova, Ukraine, Uruguay and Zambia.

Nigeria’s election prompted a congratulatory message from the country’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr Jimoh Ibrahim, to President Bola Tinubu.

Membership of the council gives Nigeria an opportunity to participate in international deliberations on human rights, contribute to decision-making and promote its national interests through multilateral diplomacy.

It also provides a platform for the country to share experiences, engage with other member states and contribute to efforts to strengthen human rights protection globally.

The United Nations Human Rights Council is responsible for promoting and protecting human rights worldwide. Its mandate includes addressing human rights violations, recommending measures to tackle abuses and conducting periodic reviews of the human rights records of UN member states.

The council also works to protect vulnerable groups, including women, children and minorities, combat discrimination, promote human rights education and encourage international cooperation on human rights issues.

Nigeria’s three-year term will provide an opportunity to participate in these activities and contribute to international responses to serious human rights violations.