Policy paper

UK candidacy and pledges for Human Rights Council 2026 to 2028

The UK is running for election to the Human Rights Council (HRC) for the period 2026 to 2028. This brochure sets out the UK’s pledges for its time on the HRC.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and The Rt Hon David Lammy MP
Published
24 February 2025

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United Kingdom: candidate for the UN Human Rights Council 2026 to 2028 (brochure)

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The UK would be honoured to serve a further term on the Human Rights Council (HRC). The election brochure includes a foreword by the Foreign Secretary and a series of pledges, which focus on some of the most pressing human rights challenges facing the international community. We pledge to:

  • defend civic space and fundamental freedoms
  • uphold the rule of law
  • champion equal rights for all
  • respond to shared global challenges, such as modern slavery and climate change, by prioritising human rights and governance principles

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Published 24 February 2025

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