Ghana Steps Up Campaign to Retain UN Human Rights Council Seat

Ghana is seeking Chile’s backing as it campaigns to retain its seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council for another three-year term.

Ghana’s ambassador to Brazil, Nii Amasah Namoale, made the appeal during a visit to Chilean Ambassador Issa Kort in Brasilia. The meeting formed part of wider diplomatic efforts to secure support before the election for the 2027-2029 term.

Namoale presented Ghana’s record of commitment to human rights, democratic governance, the rule of law and peaceful conflict resolution. He said the council should remain “a credible and effective platform” for advancing universal human rights and fundamental freedoms.

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“Our commitment to human rights, democratic governance and the rule of law remains central to Ghana’s engagement with the international community,” Namoale said. He added that Ghana wanted to continue playing a constructive role in shaping international responses to emerging human rights challenges.

The meeting also reaffirmed relations between Ghana and Chile and opened discussions on deeper bilateral and multilateral cooperation. Kort thanked Namoale for the visit and stressed cooperation between the two countries in promoting growth and development.

Ghana’s current three-year term on the 47-member council ends on December 31, 2026. The UN General Assembly is expected to elect countries for the next term at its headquarters in New York. Africa has 13 seats on the council, which has 47 members distributed among five regional groups.

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Our commitment to human rights, democratic governance and the rule of law remains central to Ghana’s engagement with the international community.