Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Sierra Leone is a member of the UN Economic and Social Council for the 2026 to 2028 term.
Elected with 186 votes
Sierra Leone was elected to ECOSOC for the 2026–2028 term with 186 votes, moving on from its 2024–2025 seat on the Security Council.
From the Security Council to ECOSOC
His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio welcomed the election, noting that Sierra Leone’s move from the UN Security Council to ECOSOC reaffirms its enduring commitment to the United Nations and the advancement of its core purposes. The President expressed his gratitude to UN Member States for their overwhelming support and continued trust in Sierra Leone’s global leadership.
About ECOSOC
The Economic and Social Council is one of the six main organs of the United Nations. It coordinates the economic, social and environmental work of the UN system and leads the follow-up to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including through the annual High-Level Political Forum.
