Ireland secures seat on UN Human Rights Council
Ireland has been elected to serve on the United Nations Human Rights Council for a three-year term starting in 2027. The announcement, made at the UN headquarters in New York, highlights Ireland’s ongoing dedication to global human rights advocacy and international law.
Source:
Gov.ie / MerrionStreet
•
⏱️ 1 min read
Ireland has successfully secured a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council for a three-year period from 2027 to 2029, a development warmly welcomed by Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee TD. The election took place at the UN Headquarters in New York, with Ireland’s term set to begin on 1 January 2027.
The Human Rights Council is the principal inter-governmental body tasked with protecting and promoting human rights worldwide, comprising 47 Member States elected by the General Assembly. Minister McEntee expressed gratitude for the widespread support received from UN Member States, emphasising that this election affirms Ireland’s enduring commitment to human rights, the multilateral system, and international law.
Minister McEntee acknowledged the challenging global context marked by conflict and systemic human rights abuses, noting that Ireland’s membership comes at a critical time. She outlined five key priorities for Ireland’s tenure: supporting civil society and human rights defenders; advancing women’s rights and gender equality; defending LGBTIQ+ rights; focusing on the right to adequate food; and protecting the rights of persons with disabilities in conflict settings. Ireland’s engagement will be constructive and comprehensive, reinforcing respect for international human rights standards and multilateral cooperation.
The Human Rights Council is the principal inter-governmental body tasked with protecting and promoting human rights worldwide, comprising 47 Member States elected by the General Assembly. Minister McEntee expressed gratitude for the widespread support received from UN Member States, emphasising that this election affirms Ireland’s enduring commitment to human rights, the multilateral system, and international law.
Minister McEntee acknowledged the challenging global context marked by conflict and systemic human rights abuses, noting that Ireland’s membership comes at a critical time. She outlined five key priorities for Ireland’s tenure: supporting civil society and human rights defenders; advancing women’s rights and gender equality; defending LGBTIQ+ rights; focusing on the right to adequate food; and protecting the rights of persons with disabilities in conflict settings. Ireland’s engagement will be constructive and comprehensive, reinforcing respect for international human rights standards and multilateral cooperation.
2 views