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Nigeria Joins UN Human Rights Council
Nigeria elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2027-2029 term.
In brief
Nigeria elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2027-2029 term. Nigeria gains UN Human Rights Council seat for three-year term starting January 2027. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigeria elected to UN Human Rights Council
Nigeria has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for a three-year term beginning in January 2027.
15 countries elected for 2027-2029 term
The council announced the election on its official X account, listing Nigeria among 15 countries elected by the UN General Assembly to serve on the body from 2027 to 2029.
Other elected countries
The other countries are Brazil, Burundi, the Dominican Republic, Germany, Ghana, Ireland, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Nepal, the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, Uruguay and Zambia.
Term duration
The new term will begin on 1 January 2027 and end on 31 December 2029.
Council established in 2006
Established by the UN General Assembly in 2006, the Human Rights Council is responsible for promoting and protecting human rights worldwide.
Council's role
It also addresses human rights violations and makes recommendations to governments on how to tackle them.
47 member states
PREMIUM TIMES reports that the council has 47 member states, elected by the General Assembly.
Headquarters location
Its headquarters is at the United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland.
Platform for discussion
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It provides a platform for governments, civil society groups, UN officials and independent experts to discuss human rights concerns.
Adopting resolutions
It can adopt resolutions on specific violations, hold special sessions to respond to urgent situations and appoint independent experts to investigate particular issues.
Universal Periodic Review
The council also examines the human rights records of all UN member states through the Universal Periodic Review.
Special sessions
The council has held 36 special sessions to address urgent human rights situations, according to information on its official website.
No enforcement power
Its resolutions and recommendations can put pressure on governments to address abuses, although the council does not have the power to enforce its recommendations.
The bottom line
Nigeria gains UN Human Rights Council seat for three-year term starting January 2027.
