AMENDMENTS TO THE GANHRI STATUTE ADOPTED AT ANNUAL MEETING
GANHRI members adopted a series of significant amendments to the GANHRI Statute that will further enhance the rigour of the accreditation process.
Focus
At global meeting, national human rights institutions approve new strategic plan, expressing concern at pushbacks for universal human rights
More than 200 representatives from national human rights institutions (NHRIs), as well as from states, civil society, academia and partners including the UN Human Rights Office and UNDP met from 14-16 March in Geneva to participate in the 2023 GANHRI Annual Meeting.
The Annual Meeting included meetings of the GANHRI General Assembly and the GANHRI Bureau, meetings of the four NHRI regional networks, a Knowledge Exchange on NHRI experiences and good practices in addressing incidents of torture and ill-treatment, and the 2023 Annual Conference to mark the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Paris Principles by the UN General Assembly and the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
At the Annual Conference close, participating GANHRI members adopted a powerful Statement in which they highlighted the significance of the UDHR, expressed concern at severe pushbacks on human right and resolved to strengthened cooperation with all actors to safeguard civic space and protect those defending human rights.
During the Bureau meeting and General Assembly GANHRI members adopted GANHRI’s new Strategic Plan for 2023-2027 and amendments to the GANHRI Statute aimed at enhancing the rigor of the accreditation process.
News
GANHRI’S ENGAGEMENT AT 52nd HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
GANHRI and NHRIs actively contributed to the 52nd Human Rights Council session by delivering statements on various items.
GANHRI SUB-COMMITTEE ON ACCREDITATION HELD A SESSION FROM 20-24 MARCH 2023
The SCA session report and recommendations of the March session are now available. The next SCA session will be held on 23-27 October.
HUMAN RIGHTS ARE CENTRAL DURING TODAY’S CHALLENGING CONTEXT, SAYS GANHRI AT HRC52
Speaking at the HRC52, we expressed concern at the dangerous rollbacks on human rights and the growing pressure faced by those who defend them.
NHRIS AS KEY ACTORS IN PREVENTING AND FIGHTING TORTURE AND OTHER FORMS OF ILL-TREATMENT
At HRC52 we encouraged Member States that have not yet done so to increase protection against torture by establishing independent NHRIs
AT HRC 52, GANHRI JOINS CALL FOR RENEWAL OF MANDATE OF SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS
We welcomed SR on HRDs report and highlighted the urgent need to safeguard a safe and enabling environment for HRDs.
Events
14th International Conference of NHRIs – “Torture and Ill-Treatment: The Role of National Human Rights Institutions”
The event is co-hosted by GANHRI, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, the Danish Institute for Human Rights and the OHCHR.
From our partners
- Asia-Pacific Forum – March 2023 Newsletter Read here
- European Network of NHRIs – Q1 2023 Newsletter Read here
- Network of African NHRIs – March 2023 Newsletter Read here
- Red de INDH del Continente Americano – News Read here
- 43rd session of UPR to be held from 1-12 May 2023 Read here
- Call for inputs: Enhancing climate change legislation, support for climate change litigation and advancement of the principle of intergeneration justice – Deadline 25 May Read here
- 53rd session of the Human Rights Council to be held from 19 June to 14 July 2023
Resources
- GANHRI Outcome statement – Annual Conference 2023 Read more