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

NHRIs reiterate their commitment to work with States and all stakeholders, to help deliver the people-centred and rights-based vision of the 2030 Agenda

During the general debate at the 54th Human Rights Council, we called on States to renew their commitment to human rights-based action and fully implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 

At HRC54, GANHRI reaffirms the key role of NHRIs in advising, monitoring, and reporting on the rights of older persons 

GANHRI delivered a statement at the 54th Human Rights Council in response to the report of the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons. 

As States meet for SDG summit, GANHRI urges governments to renew their commitment to human rights-based action for the 2030 Agenda

The GANHRI Declaration highlights the unique role of NHRIs across the globe to promote a human rights-based and people-centred implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
We invite all States to renew their commitment to the realisation of human rights, peace and sustainable development for all.

NHRIs engagement at 54th Human Rights Council Session

The 54th session of the UN Human Rights Council will take place in person, from 11 September to 13 October 2023 at the UN Palais des Nations in Geneva. 

At HRC53, GANHRI voiced concern about the impact of climate-induced displacement on human rights

GANHRI delivered a statement at HRC53 sharing the SR on climate change call to develop national and international legal frameworks to protect the human rights of persons displaced due to climate change.

NHRIs engagement at 53rd Human Rights Council Session

The 53rd Session of the Human Rights Council is scheduled to take place in Geneva from June 19 to July 14, 2023.

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