Germany elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2027–2029 term

Germany has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027–2029 term. During a vote at the UN General Assembly in New York, Germany received 163 votes, significantly exceeding the required majority.

Germany was one of several nations selected for the upcoming term, alongside Ireland, Brazil, Burundi, the Dominican Republic, Ghana, Japan, Kuwait, Jordan, Nepal, Nigeria, Moldova, Ukraine, Uruguay, and Zambia. Germany will serve its sixth term on the Council, having previously held a seat during the 2023–2025 period.

German officials stated that the country intends to use its membership to strengthen the Council and improve the protection of human rights globally, focusing on issues such as freedom, the rule of law, and access to basic necessities like education and clean water.