- Election Result: India was elected unopposed to the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) for 2026–2028.
- Term: Three years; seventh term of India on the HRC.
- Voting: Got 177 out of 188 votes in a proforma election; unopposed for one of the Asia-Pacific group's 17 seats.
- About HRC
- Membership: 47-member UN body
- Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
- Role: Advance and defend human rights worldwide; examine human rights records in member states.
- India's Previous Terms
- Last served in 2024, serving two successive terms before stepping out for a mandatory hiatus.
- India's Commitment
- Inspired by the philosophy "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" (The world is one family)
- Priorities:
- Closing gaps in the UN system
- Moderating polarisation
- Deepening multilateral partnership
- Other Countries Chosen (13)
- Angola, Britain, Chile, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Iraq, Italy, Mauritius, Pakistan, Slovenia, South Africa, Vietnam
- The Significance:
- India's unanimous election signifies its international reputation for human rights and amplifies its leadership for international cooperation and dialogue.
Month: Current Affairs - October 17, 2025
Category: CURRENT AFFAIRS MOUS AND AGREEMENT