Albania is elected a member of the UN Human Rights Council for the second time

United Nations Human Rights Council  

 After receiving 123 votes in favor at the United Nations General Assembly, our country has been elected as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2024-2026 term. The news was made public by the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani.

"Another significant achievement of foreign policy and diplomacy; another demonstration of the trust of UN member states in Albania's role in international affairs. This time, fully committed to protecting and promoting human rights everywhere and for everyone," Minister Hasani wrote on social media.

Albania was elected today to the Human Rights Council 🇺🇳 for the period 2024-26. Another big achievement of the Albanian foreign policy & diplomacy; another demonstration of confidence by @UN Member States for #Albania’s role in international affairs.

This time fully dedicated…

— Igli Hasani (@IgliHasani) October 10, 2023

Albania's primary objective as a member of the Human Rights Council will be to work within the Council and the United Nations system to ensure the universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all individuals without discrimination. Our country will closely collaborate with other UN member states, civil society representatives, and all partners to implement these commitments.

The Council, responsible for protecting and advancing human rights on a global scale, consists of 47 member states elected by secret ballot by a majority of the General Assembly members.