Ukraine Wins Seat on UN Human Rights Council, Vows to Seek Accountability for Russian Abuses
- Ukraine was elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027–2029 term with support from 162 member states.
- Andrii Sybiha said Ukraine would seek accountability for Russian human rights violations and support international investigations.
- Ukraine would advocate for prisoners of war and unlawfully detained civilians, while seeking the return of Ukrainian children deported or forcibly transferred by Russia.
- Ukraine’s three-year Council term begins on January 1, 2027, following its previous service from 2021 to 2023.
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Ukraine will work to hold Russia accountable at the UN Human Rights Council
For the next three years.
Ukraine wins seat on UN Human Rights Council, vows to seek accountability for Russian abuses
Elected with 162 votes, Ukraine says it will focus on documenting violations, protecting prisoners of war and unlawfully detained civilians, and returning children taken by Russia.
Among the State ' s main issues were the prosecution of Russia for human rights violations, the protection of prisoners of war and the return of deported Ukrainian children.
162 votes in favour: Ukraine elected to the UN Human Rights CouncilThe UN General Assembly elected Ukraine to the Human Rights Council. The decision was supported by 162 states against the background of Russian aggression.
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