India began its eighth term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council on January 4, with the stated objective of raising its voice against terrorism, speaking for the developing world and bringing “human-centric inclusive solutions” to matters of global peace and security, reports Hindustan Times. “We will use our tenure to bring human-centric and inclusive solutions to matters of international peace and security. India will be a voice for the developing world,” said TS Tirumurti, the Indian Permanent Representative to the UN, after brief ceremony. “We will not shy away from raising our voice against the common enemies of humanity like terrorism,” he added. India will also use the term to focus on peacekeeping, peace building, maritime security, women and youth, especially in conflict situations, and technology with a human face, will receive our attention while on the Council, he added.