Ghana has been re-elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2027-2029 term, securing a second consecutive term on the international human rights body.
The election took place on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, with Ghana receiving 173 votes from United Nations Member States, according to figures released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Ghana tied with Kuwait and Nepal, which also received 173 votes each, while Zambia topped the voting with 177 votes. Nigeria followed with 172 votes.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced the outcome in a social media post, expressing gratitude to UN Member States for supporting Ghana’s re-election.
“Team Ghana keeps winning! We are grateful to UN Member States for impressively electing Ghana to the United Nations Human Rights Council (2027-2029) for the second consecutive time,” he said.
The UN Human Rights Council is an intergovernmental body within the United Nations system responsible for promoting and protecting human rights worldwide.
Ghana’s new term will cover the 2027-2029 period.
