GANHRI calls on States to put human rights at the centre of COP31
Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31), GANHRI today published an open letter calling on States to put human rights at the heart of their climate decisions.
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NHRIs help shape a future treaty on the human rights of older persons
GANHRI, the Regional Networks, and member NHRIs took part in the second session of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) on the Human Rights of Older Persons , held in Geneva from 26 to 30 October 2026. The session marked the start of discussions on the substance of a future legally binding instrument.
GANHRI contributes to negotiations on a legally binding instrument on business and human rights
From 12 to 16 October 2026, GANHRI took part in the 12th session of the Open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group on Transnational Corporations and Other Business Enterprises with respect to Human Rights (OEIGWG) in Geneva, which continued negotiations on a legally binding instrument (LBI) on business and human rights.
UN Human Rights Council reaffirms support for NHRIs and recognises their role in the digital age
The UN Human Rights Council has adopted by consensus resolution A/HRC/63/25 on NHRIs, a strong reaffirmation of support for independent and effective NHRIs and their role in promoting and protecting human rights, online and offline
Advancing human rights in digital environments: from evidence to action
Launched at a side event during HRC63, a new UNESCO-GANHRI brief offers NHRIs practical guidance on using existing tools to monitor and assess national digital environment and address related human rights risks.
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.
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.