Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions

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 MEMBERS

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.

Highlights

Advancing Indigenous Peoples’ rights at EMRIP19

GANHRI and members of its Caucus on Indigenous Peoples contributed to the 19th session of the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP), in Geneva from 13 to 17 July, addressing issues such as the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and the approaching 20th anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

HRC at 20: reaffirming the indispensable role of NHRIs

The twentieth anniversary of the Human Rights Council marks a significant milestone for the international human rights system. Over two decades, its work has helped shape global norms, strengthen accountability, and provide a platform for dialogue between States and stakeholders, including NHRIs.

GANHRI priorities at the 62nd session of the Human Rights Council

From 15 June to 10 July 2026, GANHRI together with its members will engage at HRC62 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.