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The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday elected Georgia as a member of the UN Human Rights Council for the term 2023-2025, alongside thirteen other countries, Civil Georgia reports.

Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili tweeted in response to the decision, “Honored that Georgia has been elected with 178 votes to the UN Human Rights Council for the term 2023-2025.”

“Grateful to UN Member states for their support,” he emphasized. “Look forward to working with all stakeholders to reaffirm our commitment and contribute to global efforts to protect and promote human rights.”

Meanwhile, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Georgia Sabine Machl congratulated Georgia on its election to the Council and underscored that it is an “excellent opportunity to contribute to protection of human rights globally by setting example domestically.”

The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the UN, made up of 47 states responsible for the “promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe.” The Council meets at the UN office in Geneva and has the ability to discuss all thematic human rights issues and situations that require attention throughout the year.