For the first time ever, Uzbekistan has become a member of the UN Human Rights Council for 2021-2023. The move is said to be part of purposeful efforts aimed at enhancing the protection of human rights in the country, the significant stepping up by Uzbekistan of engagement into cooperation in this field, as well as following the positive assessments by international organizations on Uzbekistan’s reform efforts.
For the first time ever, Uzbekistan has become a member of the UN Human Rights Council for 2021-2023. The move is said to be part of purposeful efforts aimed at enhancing the protection of human rights in the country, the significant stepping up by Uzbekistan of engagement into cooperation in this field, as well as following the positive assessments by international organizations on Uzbekistan’s reform efforts.
The 193-member U.N. General Assembly elected Uzbekistan, Russia, Cuba, Bolivia, France, Britain and several other countries to the 47-member council. Senegal, Nepal, Pakistan, Ukraine and Mexico were re-elected for a second three-year term. Council members cannot serve more than two consecutive terms. Candidates are elected by secret ballot in geographical groups to ensure even representation. The Asia-Pacific group, which included Saudi Arabia, was the only competitive race on Tuesday with five candidates vying for four seats. The new members will begin their term on Jan. 1, 2021.
