GANHRI 2025 Annual Report is out
The GANHRI 2025 Annual Report is now available. It covers a year of new leadership, continued engagement across the UN system, and collective action by 119 NHRIs worldwide.
News
GANHRI priorities at the 63rd session of the Human Rights Council
From 7 September to 7 October 2026, GANHRI together with its members will take part in HRC63, held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. A highlight of this session will be the presentation of the resolution on NHRIs, led by Australia, together with Timor-Leste.
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.
UN experts call on States to protect NHRIs highlighted from growing threats
GANHRI welcomes the statement by UN Special Rapporteurs expressing concern about the increasing attacks against NHRIs. The statement highlight the critical role NHRIs play in promoting and protecting human rights, including through their contributions to accountability, access to justice, and the effective functioning of democratic systems.
Two new tools to support NHRIs on digital transformation and environmental rights
GANHRI, UNDP, and OHCHR have developed two new practical tools to help NHRIs address digitalisation and the right to a healthy environment. Both tools were developed under the TPP, with support from Norway.
NHRIs take on digital challenges to protect human rights
GANHRI concluded its 2026 Annual Conference with the adoption of an outcome statement committing NHRIs to concrete actions to promote and protect human rights in the digital space.
GANHRI brings together national human rights institutions in Geneva for its 2026 Annual Meeting
GANHRI’s 2026 Annual Meeting gets underway today at the UN in Geneva, bringing together more than 250 representatives from NHRIs, UN agencies, States, and civil society through 1 April.
GANHRI priorities for Human Rights Council’s 61st session
From 23 February to 2 April 2026, GANHRI together with its members will engage at the 61st session of the Human Rights Council at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. The session will open with what is expected to be UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ final address before his term concludes.