India Secures Seventh Term on UN Human Rights Council for 2026-2028

Oct 15, 2025 12:21 pm CST

India has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-28 term, marking its seventh time serving on the Geneva-based rights body. Following Tuesday's election, India's Permanent Representative to the UN highlighted the country's unwavering commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms. Since the Council's establishment in 2006, India has maintained consistent membership except for three mandatory breaks, demonstrating its ongoing engagement with global human rights governance.