Ghana has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2027–2029 term, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced.
Mr Ablakwa announced the development in a post on X on Wednesday , October 13, 2026, following the election results.
Ghana secured 173 votes, placing it among the countries elected to serve on the UN’s principal body responsible for promoting and protecting human rights worldwide.
Ghana recorded the same number of votes as Kuwait, with both countries receiving 173 votes, while Zambia polled 177 votes.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also announced Ghana’s election in a public notice, expressing pride in the country’s selection for the three-year term.
Ghana’s membership of the council is expected to provide an opportunity for the country to participate in international deliberations on human rights protection, fundamental freedoms and accountability.
The United Nations Human Rights Council is an intergovernmental body responsible for addressing human rights situations across the world and making recommendations to promote and protect human rights.
By: Bernard Mensah
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