Egypt has secured a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2026–2028 term after receiving 173 votes during elections held at the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, 14 October. The council, composed of 47 member states elected for rotating three-year terms, is responsible for promoting and protecting human rights globally through dialogue, monitoring, and recommendations. Egypt is set to serve a three-year term beginning 1 January 2026, representing the African Group alongside Mauritius and South Africa. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the outcome as a recognition of Egypt’s growing diplomatic influence and its efforts to advance human rights both nationally and internationally. This will be Egypt’s third term on the 47-member council, and its second under President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. The term will officially begin in January 2026. According to the ministry, Egypt’s election comes amid continued progress on national human rights initiatives, including the implementation of the National Human Rights Strategy launched in 2021. The strategy focuses on reforms to the justice system, the modernization of correctional and rehabilitation centers, and programs supporting social protection and empowerment for women,…
