Kuwait Seeks Renewal of Membership in the Human Rights Council for the 2027–2029 Term
Kuwait confirmed its candidacy for re-election to the Human Rights Council, reaffirming its commitment to continuing its active role in protecting human rights and enhancing international cooperation.
Translated by Qiyas from الوسط — Original source
Kuwait has affirmed that its candidacy for re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027–2029 term embodies its commitment to continuing its active and responsible role, building on its contributions and initiatives during its current membership, and enhancing cooperation with member states in service of the Council’s objectives.
This was stated in a speech delivered by Kuwait’s Diplomatic Attaché, Omar Al-Saeed, on Monday evening, before the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly, which deals with social, humanitarian, and cultural affairs, during the discussion of the human rights agenda item.
Al-Saeed reiterated Kuwait’s support for the Human Rights Council and its mechanisms, emphasizing the necessity of grounding the Council’s work in the principles of universality, objectivity, and non-selectivity, free from politicization and double standards, thereby enhancing its credibility and capacity to protect human rights and uphold human dignity.
He clarified that during Kuwait’s membership in the Council for the 2024–2026 term, it was keen to participate actively in its work, including interactive dialogues and the Universal Periodic Review mechanism, alongside supporting human rights-related initiatives and resolutions, with special attention to humanitarian issues and the protection of humanitarian workers.
He stressed the importance of strengthening coordination between the Human Rights Council, the General Assembly, and treaty bodies, while respecting the mandates of each entity, avoiding duplication, and working to translate international commitments into practical and tangible steps.
Al-Saeed concluded by emphasizing that the advancement of human rights is not measured solely by the scale of commitments, but by the extent to which they are translated into a reality that people experience in their daily lives, reaffirming Kuwait’s resolve to continue international cooperation to protect rights and uphold human dignity without discrimination or selectivity.
