Kathmandu, Feb. 27 -- Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba has urged the international community to support Nepal's candidacy for membership in the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027-2029 term.

She said this addressing a reception for representatives of several foreign missions and international organisations hosted by Nepal's permanent mission in Geneva on Wednesday evening.

Deuba is in Geneva to participate in the 58th High-Level Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Minister Deuba emphasised the significant progress Nepal has made in promoting and protecting human rights, according to a press note issued by her secretariat.

She highlighted the country's achievements in various sectors, particularly in safeguar...