Paris Principles in Action
A joint social media campaign by GANHRI and regional networks
Duration of the Joint Social Media Campaign
16 September – 25 September 2024
Networks
- Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions (APF)
- European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI)
- Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI)
- Network of African National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRI)
- Red de Instituciones Nacionales para la Promoción y Protección de los Derechos Humanos del Continente Americano (RINDHCA)
Paris Principles
Set out the minimum standards that NHRIs must meet in order to be considered credible and to operate effectively. Click here for more information
Week 1: 16-22 September
The Paris Principles set the benchmark for independent and effective NHRIs. They set out the minimum standards NHRIs must meet to be considered independent and to operate effectively across all four regions.
GANHRI Focus
Regional Spotlight: NANHRI
Regional Spotlight: ENNHRI
Week 2: 23-25 September
Effective human rights work requires NHRIs to collaborate with other State institutions, UN and regional bodies, and civil society groups. The Paris Principles call on NHRIs to work cooperatively and engage with a broad range of partners across the community to tackle urgent human rights issues.