Brazil was re-elected to the UN Human Rights Council for the mandate from 2027 to 2029, being the only Portuguese-speaking candidate and elected country, the international organization announced. In the New York vote, the country took 170 votes in favour and held a sixth seat on the council, which is composed of 47 Member States.
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13/10/2026
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O Brazil was re-elected to the UN Human Rights Council for the 2027-2029 mandate, being the only Portuguese-speaking candidate and elected country, the international organization announced today.
In the New York vote, Brazil welcomed 170 votes in favour, occupying a sixth seat on this board.
Fourteen other countries were also elected, including Germany, Japan, Ukraine and Nigeria, and the UN, in a statement.
According to the Brazilian Government, in Brazil’s candidacy agenda, the country has committed itself “to promoting and protecting human rights, strengthening multilateralism, social inclusion and sustainable development, with emphasis on international cooperation, reducing inequalities and protecting vulnerable groups.”.
Composed of 47 Member States, the Human Rights Council is the main intergovernmental body of the United Nations for the promotion and protection of human rights.