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Which of Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the member states of the European Union voted in favour of the reappointment of Volker Türk as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on 24 July 2026, and which, if any, abstained?

Answered Question 33619 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Which of Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the member states of the European Union voted in favour of the reappointment of Volker Türk as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on 24 July 2026, and which, if any, abstained?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

Australia, Canada, the UK and the EU Member States voted in favour of the reappointment.