India elected for 7th time to UN Human Rights Council for term 2026-28

India on Tuesday was elected for the seventh time to the United Nations’ Human Rights Council for the term 2026-28.

The Geneva-based 47-member Human Rights Council is the main UN body promoting and protecting human rights around the world, reviewing the situation in member countries, and providing a forum to discuss issues.

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In a post on X, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish said, “India was elected to the Human Rights Council for the term 2026-28 @UN for the seventh time today (Tuesday). Thank all delegations for their overwhelming support.”

“This election reflects India’s unwavering commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms. We look forward to serving this objective during our tenure”, he said.

Making its nomination, India said its candidature “is a reflection of India’s dedication to advancing the principles of human rights globally, fostering dialogue and bridging divides to achieve collective progress”.

“India’s enduring philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva kutumbakam’ (world is one family) underscores its unwavering commitment to global unity, openness and mutual respect,” it said.

India said its commitment to human rights is rooted in its constitution that “guarantees the fundamental rights of its citizens and promotes the ideals of justice, liberty and equality”.