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Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions

The Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions brings together and supports national human rights institutions to promote and protect human rights

Vision

Vision

A world where everyone everywhere fully enjoys their human rights

Mission

Mission

GANHRI unites, promotes and strengthens NHRIs to operate in line with the Paris Principles and provides leadership in the promotion and protection of human rights

Principles and Values

Principles and Values

GANHRI as a member-based global alliance, works in accordance with the Principles as laid down in its Statute

Our Identity

Representing more than 110 NHRIs, their members and staff across all regions, GANHRI is one of the largest human rights networks worldwide. With a Head Office in Geneva and a governance structure representing NHRIs around the world, GANHRI is truly global.

Enriched by its diversity, GANHRI works in close synergy with the four regional networks of NHRIs in Africa, the Americas, the Asia Pacific and Europe, creating one comprehensive structure of independent networks.

GANHRI is recognised, and is a trusted partner, of the United Nations. It has established strong relationships with the UN Human Rights Office, UNDP and other UN agencies, as well as with other international and regional organisations, NGOs, civil society and academia.

Our Theory of Change

GANHRI, with and through its members, positively impacts on human rights globally when:

  • NHRIs are established and accredited as independent Paris Principle compliant institutions in all countries of the world;
  • NHRIs are supported, strengthened and protected to independently and effectively fulfil their mandate of promotion and protection of human rights;
  • NHRIs collaborate and share experience and knowledge regionally and globally;
  • NHRIs can speak with unified voices and influence the global policy agenda;
  • NHRIs contribute towards a world where everyone everywhere fully enjoys their human rights.

Highlights

17 Mar 2023

At global meeting, national human rights institutions approve new strategic plan, expressing concern at pushbacks for universal human rights

The GANHRI Annual Meeting, held on 14-16 March 2023, provided a platform for NHRI members to exchange and learn from each other, reviewing our work and deciding collectively on next steps moving forward.

15 Mar 2023

At HRC52 GANHRI reaffirms key role of HRDs in promoting and protecting human rights at the global level

Raquel Caballero de Guevara, Procuradora of NHRI El Salvador and Chairperson of RINDCHA, intervened on behalf of GANHRI during the interactive dialogue with SR on Human Rights Defenders called on all States to support the renewal of the mandate of the Special Rapporteur.

14 Mar 2023

NHRIs as key actors in preventing and fighting torture and other forms of ill-treatment 

Louise Holck, Executive Director of the Danish Institute for Human Rights, intervened on behalf of GANHRI during the interactive dialogue with SR on torture and other ill-treatment encouraging member states that have not yet done so to increase protection against torture of their national population through the establishment of independent and well-resourced NHRIs.

1 Mar 2023

GANHRI celebrates at HRC52 30 years of NHRIs achievements and reaffirms the vital role of human rights defenders in the realization of human rights for all

GANHRI delivered a statement at the 52nd Human Rights Council during the General Segment focusing on the 30th anniversary of Paris Principles and 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights recalling the centrality of human rights in our everyday lives and re-committing to their full realization for all individuals.

28 Feb 2023

GANHRI and NHRIs engagement at 52nd regular session of the Human Rights Council 

The 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council is taking place in person, from 27 February – 4 April 2023 at the UN Palais des Nations in Geneva. More than 30 resolutions and other texts on both thematic and country specific topics are expected to be adopted by the Council at the end of its session.

28 Feb 2023

2023 GANHRI Annual Meeting: NHRIs consider the future for human rights

The GANHRI Annual Meeting, to be held on 14-16 March 2023, will provide a platform for NHRI members to exchange and learn from each other, reviewing our work and deciding collectively on next steps moving forward.

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