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UNHRC Membership 2026-28
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- India has been elected unopposed to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026–2028 term.
- This marks India’s seventh term on the Council since its creation in 2006.
- The UNHRC is an intergovernmental body responsible for promoting and protecting human rights globally.
- It was established in 2006 by the United Nations General Assembly.
- The Council is headquartered at the United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland.
- It comprises 47 Member States elected by the UN General Assembly through a secret ballot.
- Each member serves a three-year term, with seats distributed among five regional groups.
- India previously served in the periods 2006–2007, 2011–2014, 2014–2017, 2017–2020, 2022–2024, and now 2026–2028.
- The Council reviews countries' rights records, appoints experts, and authorizes fact-finding missions.
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