Cabo Verde has expressed its desire to join the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2025-2027 term. The country highlighted its national gains and international recognition for good governance, with the international community praising its judicial system improvements in torture prevention and compliance with criminal sanctions. Cabo Verde has made efforts to promote gender equality, combat stereotypes and violence against women, and implement projects for female participation. The country has been commended for its human rights mechanisms and ratification of international protocols. Recommendations include strengthening the protection of vulnerable groups and reinforcing the National Human Rights Commission.