If AN members could vote in the USA election, who would we vote in?

[snoop1130]

 

Thailand emerged victorious in its bid to join the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) with an impressive 177 votes—the highest of all candidates—securing a coveted three-year term to champion human rights across the globe. The decision was revealed yesterday, October 9, following a secret ballot by the UN.

 

In a closely watched contest, Cyprus and Qatar each received 167 votes, followed by South Korea with 161, and the Marshall Islands with 120. However, Saudi Arabia’s campaign failed, gathering just 117 votes, the lowest among the six candidates for five available seats.

 

Thailand’s successful bid comes at a critical time, as the nation seeks to boost its international reputation following the recent election of a new government. With a focus on promoting dialogue among UNHRC members and enhancing the capacity to protect rights and freedoms, Thailand’s campaign struck a chord with UN members.

 

The UNHRC, established in 2006, is responsible for strengthening the protection of human rights worldwide. It consists of 47 member countries, divided into five regional groups. Alongside Thailand, Ethiopia and Qatar were among the 18 nations elected to serve three-year terms on the council.

Saudi Arabia’s failure to secure a seat was met with applause from human rights groups. Reprieve, a campaign group, stated, “For far too long, [Crown Prince] Mohammed bin Salman’s regime has acted as if it has complete impunity to commit grave human rights abuses.”

 

Tess McEvoy, Programme Director at the International Service for Human Rights, added, “States voted down the less deserving candidate, refusing to hand powerful actors who violate basic rights an ability to bend key human rights processes in their favour.”

 

With this victory, Thailand is set to begin its term in 2024, alongside fellow winners from Africa, Asia-Pacific, and other regions, reported Thai PBS World.

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of Thai PBS World

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2024-10-10

 

 

[MikeandDow]

Big Step for Thailand

[dinsdale]

Weaponising Section 112 is obviously not a threat to individual human rights. I'm not surprised by this as the UN is now more of a mouthpiece for Arab nations.

[Tropicalevo]

1 hour ago, dinsdale said:

Weaponising Section 112 is obviously not a threat to individual human rights. I'm not surprised by this as the UN is now more of a mouthpiece for Arab nations.

 

But deporting asylum seekers probably is?

Totally agree with your last statement though.

Edited 4 hours ago by Tropicalevo

[MalcolmB]

I love living in Thailand.

We always win stuff.

[Kinnock]

The UN is an expensive joke.  

 

They are powerless when action is needed and powerful in matters of no importance.

[sscc]

Well done Thailand