Nepal secures UN Human Rights Council seat with highest vote count of 173

KATHMANDU: Nepal has been re-elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2027–2029 term, securing the highest number of votes within the Asia-Pacific regional group.

During the election held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, Nepal secured 173 votes out of the 180 votes cast in the UN General Assembly.

Following the result, the Permanent Mission of Nepal to the United Nations in New York issued a statement expressing sincere gratitude to all UN member states for their trust and support. The Mission reaffirmed Nepal’s commitment to multilateralism, human rights, rule of law, and an international system grounded in international law.

This marks Nepal’s third term on the 47-member Geneva-based body, having previously served two consecutive terms from 2018 to 2020 and 2021 to 2023. Nepal’s new three-year term will officially commence on January 1, 2027.