Ethiopia has secured its position as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council for the third time, marking a significant achievement in its diplomatic efforts. During the election held in New York, Kurabachew Tirfesa, the First Secretary of Ethiopia's Permanent Mission to the UN, announced that the nation garnered an impressive 171 votes, surpassing the 97 votes needed for membership.
The election saw participation from all 193 UN member states, highlighting the global interest in the council's composition. Ethiopia's term will commence on January 1, 2025, and extend through 2027, alongside fellow African nations such as Benin, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Gambia, and Kenya. In addition to these African representatives, other countries elected to the Council include Bolivia, the Czech Republic, Iceland, Mexico, Qatar, North Macedonia, Switzerland, the Republic of Korea, Thailand, Spain, Colombia, Cyprus, and the Marshall Islands.
Ethiopia's previous terms from 2013 to 2015 and 2016 to 2018 were acknowledged, with council members expressing gratitude for the trust placed in Ethiopia. ENA reported that as a member, Ethiopia is committed to promoting and safeguarding civil, political, economic, and social rights globally, with a particular emphasis on enhancing capacity building and providing technical support to developing nations.