UNGA elects 18 members to Human Rights Council

The UN General Assembly elected 18 members to the 47-member Human Rights Council for the 2025-2027 term. The 18 countries, including Benin, Bolivia, Colombia, Cyprus, Qatar, and Thailand, were elected by a secret ballot yesterday. The elected members will serve three-year terms beginning on January 1 next year. The Geneva-based Human Rights Council is an intergovernmental body within the United Nations system, responsible for promoting and protecting human rights around the world. About a third of its 47 members are replaced every year, ensuring that council members serve staggered three-year terms for the sake of continuity.