ไทยได้ประกาศลงสมัครสมาชิกคณะมนตรีสิทธิมนุษยชนแห่งสหประชาชาติ (Human Rights Council) วาระปี ค.ศ. 2025 - 2027 ในห้วงการประชุมสมัชชาสหประชาชาติสมัยสามัญ ครั้งที่ 78 (UNGA 78) เมื่อวันที่ 21 กันยายน พ.ศ. 2566 โดยวิสัยทัศน์และคำมั่นของไทยในประเด็นสิทธิมนุษยชน ปรากฏตามเอกสารสรุปภาษาไทย แผ่นพับภาษาอังกฤษ และแผ่นพับภาษาฝรั่งเศสแนบมาพร้อมนี้ 

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                        เมื่อวันที่ 9 ตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2567  ในห้วงการประชุมสมัชชาสหประชาชาติสมัยสามัญครั้งที่ 79 (UNGA 79) ประเทศไทย ได้รับเลือกเป็นหนึ่งใน 18 ประเทศ ที่จะดำรงตำแหน่งเป็นสมาชิกคณะมนตรีสิทธิมนุษยชนแห่งสหประชาชาติ (HRC) วาระปี ค.ศ. 2025 - 2027  ซึ่งนายกรัฐมนตรีและรัฐมนตรีว่าการกระทรวงการต่างประเทศ ได้แสดงความขอบคุณการสนับสนุนของผลการเลือกตั้งดังกล่าว ดังปรากฏตาม link ด้านล่าง 

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                        On 21st September 2023 during the UNGA 78, Thailand has announced its candidature to the Human Rights Council, United Nations, for the term of 2025 -2027. Thailand's vision and pledges on Human Rights issue are as appeared in the pamphlets in English and French attached below.

Thailand4HRC2025-2027 pamphlet in English 

Thailand4HRC2025-2027 pamphlet in French

Thailand4HRC2025-2027 pamphlet in Spanish

 

                         On 9th October 2024, during the UNGA 79 , Thailand was elected by the General Assembly, as one of the 18 member countries, to join the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) for the term of 2025 - 2027. Thailand's messages of  gratitude are attached below.

Prime Minister of Thailand's message of gratitude on Thailand's election into HRC 2025 - 2027

Foreign Minister of Thailand's message of gratitude on Thailand's election into HRC 2025 - 2027

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Our Efforts After Being Elected as a Member of the Human Rights Council for the term of 2025 - 2027: 

Please click for links to some of the press releases on what we have been doing so far. Also, please check out the Facebook and X (twitter) accounts of our Permanent Missions to the United Nations in New York and in Geneva :

Workshop on Thailand's Role in the United Nation's Human Rights Council -14 August 2025

Public Seminar on Thailand's Human Rights Situation in Thailand - 18 March 2025

The Academic Conference : Thailand Human Rights Council (HRC) membership: Pledges and (achieving) expectation

Advisor to Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand met with Assistant High Commissioner of the UNHCR

Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs at the World Refugee Day event

Thailand at the 59th Session of Human Rights Council in Geneva

Diplomatic Briefing on the Public Health and Education along Thailand - Myanmar Border

Seminar on the Reduction of Foreign Aid, in collaboration with UNHCR

Special Seminar to Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand: Building a Better World : Thailand's Legacy and Contributions

Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID) visit to Thailand

Sub-Committee Meeting on the Coordination of International Human Rights Obligation of Thailand, in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice 

Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Thailand met with UN Assistant Secretary - General for the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific

Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Thailand met with the Secretary General of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Thailand met with Ambassador Chairperson of the Executive Commitee of the UNHCR

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Our Past Efforts Prior to the Election: 

Please click  for links  to some of our Press Releases, related to some of Thailand's efforts in building up the content and our campaign for our candidature to the UN Human Rights Council 2025-2027. 

 

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand UNGA79 Statement

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand affirms Thailand's readiness as bridge-builder to UN Secretary General

Thailand's Pledge as HRC Candidate 

Reception on the Occasion of Thailand's HRC Candidature at UNGA79

Thailand ratified the International Convention for the Protection of all Persons from Enforced Disappearance

Thailand's withdrawal of reservation of Art. 22 of the Convention on Rights of The Child

Summit of the Future and HRC : What do young people want to see ?

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand on Universal Health Coverage

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand on Thailand's Human Rights Commitment at UDHR Anniversary 

Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs meeting with UN High Commissioner on Human Rights

Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Thailand meeting with UN Women representative

Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs and South-South Cooperation on Human Rights

Consultation with Civil Society on Human Rights Council Candidature

Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs at Future of HRC panel discussion  

Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs at 55th HRC High Level Segment

Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs at working dinner at 55th Session of HRC

Thailand's Statement at 55th HRC

Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs at HRC campaign at 55th Session of HRC

International Human Rights Day 2023 

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Thailand Institute of Justice on Bangkok Rules 

Thailand's bilateral exchanges on Human Rights issues (1) 

Thailand's bilateral exchanges on Human Rights issues (2)

Thailand's bilateral exchanges on Human Rights Issues (3)

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand's Announcement of Thailand's HRC Candidature

 

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About the Thailand4HRC2025-2027 Campaign Souvenirs :

(1) "When local artist meets global artist" handwoven Pandanus pouch 

 

 

"The Face of Humanity" is a collaborative street painting from the occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 2018, sprayed and drawn by participants from government, diplomatic corps, international organizations, private sector, youth representatives and civil society organizations in Thailand. The finished work was done by one of the world renowned Thai artists, Alex Face. 

This artwork is used as a design for the lining of a Pandanus handwoven pouch made by Sikao community in Trang Province, South of Thailand. Their spirit and teamwork symbolizes inner strength, resilience and crafting skills of the Thai grassroots local community.

    

 

This "When local artist meets global artist" product reminds us that the discussion and the work on human rights at global level should also take into account the local needs, as well as aiming to make real difference with positive impacts on the ground. How each strand of pandan leaves was woven one by one to create this product also represents the collective effort of all stakeholders that will make human rights a reality for all.

 

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(2) "Supporting Female Inmates, Giving Opportunities for more fulfilling Future" :

A meaningful gift pouch from Thailand

 

 

‘Supporting Female Inmates, Giving Opportunities for more fulfilling Future’ A meaningful gift pouch from Thailand, is exquisitely crafted by women prisoners at the Central Women's Correctional Institution in Bangkok.  This Smock Pouch represents a powerful symbol of hope, encouragement and opportunity for those among the most vulnerable of the society. 

 

With support and vocational training provided by the Correctional Institution, women prisoners could express their artistic skills and creativity through their needlework. How each smock fabric was woven to create this product represents joint efforts of all partners involved in improving the well-being and further enhancing the human rights of all women prisoners.

 

In line with the United Nations Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-custodial Measures for Women Offenders or “the Bangkok Rules”, such training provides the needed support to women prisoners, especially during times that may be challenging for them. The skills acquired in the making of these products also help broaden their prospects for employment while empowering them by restoring their dignity and self-worth. These are all crucial elements that contribute to sustainable post-release reintegration into society, as well as successful prevention of recidivism.