United Nations Human Rights Council

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang. Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Vietnam confidently enters the term of membership of the United Nations Human Rights Council 2026-2028

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Vietnam's excellent completion of its term as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the period 2023-2025 and continued re-election for the term 2026-2028 with 180 votes in favor - the highest in the Asia-Pacific region, is an important milestone of Vietnam's multilateral foreign policy in the new era.

The Vietnamese delegation heard the results of the re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council on October 14, 2025. Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Vietnam re-elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2026-2028 term

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Vietnam was re-elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2026-2028 term with 180 votes in favor.

Deputy Minister Do Hung Viet at the ceremony announcing Vietnam's re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2026-2028 term. Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Vietnam re-elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council

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Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet asked countries to continue supporting Vietnam's candidacy for the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2026-2028 term.