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India Secures Unopposed Seat on UN Human Rights Council
10/16/2025
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- India was elected unopposed to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-2028 term, marking its seventh tenure.
- The election results were announced on October 14, 2025.
- India's term will begin on January 1, 2026.
- Parvathaneni Harish, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, expressed gratitude.
- India has previously served on the UNHRC for six terms since 2006, advocating for human rights issues.
