NHRIs are also highlighting the importance of applying specific and targeted measures to most vulnerable groups in society, and some are closely monitoring the situation of groups at risk such as older people, women, children, people living in poverty, among others.

In these particular circumstances, NHRIs are continuing their important role of monitoring the implementation of human rights obligations from their States and holding governments to account when violations occur.

Because of the crisis, many NHRIs have had to close their offices to comply with health and sanitary regulations in their countries. Physical access to their facilities has thus been limited. Many NHRIs are using their webpages and social media, to ensure accessibility and communications flows with rights holders.