Accreditation session set for June
Ten NHRIs will be reviewed at the upcoming session of GANHRI’s Sub-Committee on Accreditation, to be held from 14-24 June 2021.
Focus
Climate crisis: NHRIs as agents of change
At the 2020 GANHRI Annual Conference, NHRIs pledged to take action – individually and collectively – to address the human rights challenges of climate change. GANHRI will continue to support NHRIs in this vital work, by providing a platform for exchange and to develop strategies, to strengthen NHRI capacities and to build partnerships with members, UN partners and others.
We also continue to promote the vital contribution of NHRIs to human rights-based climate action. In a statement, GANHRI Chairperson Freddy Carrión Intriago told the 46th Session of the Human Rights Council, such action “must protect the rights of those most affected by climate change and build on the principles of non-discrimination and meaningful public participation.”
News
Global action plan on Human Rights Defenders and civic space
GANHRI is inviting all members to contribute to the development of its Global Action Plan on human rights defenders and civic space.
Collaborating to support refugees, displaced and stateless people
We have established the Rights Desk Community of Practice, open to all UNHCR and NHRI staff worldwide, to connect, share information and practices.
Defending NHRIs against threats and reprisals
GANHRI continues to receive reports of NHRIs facing reprisals and other acts of intimidation. We will always raise our voice to support NHRIs.
NHRIS should not face reprisals for engaging with the UN, treaty body finds
A landmark decision by the UN Human Rights Committee has reaffirmed the right of NHRIs to share information freely with the UN without reprisal.
GANHRI virtual workshop on business and human rights
We encourage all NHRIs to share written contributions on their experiences, actions and challenges when related to the implementation of the UNGPs
Events
NHRI training on the international human rights system
26 April – 14 May, Virtual
15 NHRI staff from all GANHRI regions will take part in our annual training, held from 26 April-14 May 2021.
2021 annual meeting
29 June – 01 July, Virtual
The GANHRI 2021 Annual Meeting will include the General Assembly, Bureau Meeting and a NHRI Knowledge Exchange.
Webinar on engaging in the UPR process
Recurring, Virtual
This regular webinar shares good practices with NHRIs as they prepare to engage with the UPR mechanism.
From our partners
- APF Regional Action Plan on Human Rights Defenders – Read here
- Report of the RINDHCA and FIO Congress on: Attacks against NHRIs and State of emergency – Read here
- The 47th session of the Human Rights Council will be held from 21 June 2021 to 09 July 2021 – Read here
- The 38th UPR Session will be held from 3 May to 14 May – Read here
Resources
- GANHRI’s engagement at the 46th Session of the Human Rights Council – Read more
- GANHRI contributed to the Guide on UNHCR’s engagement with National Human Rights Institutions – Read more
- UNFPA Primer: Conducting Public Inquiries to Eliminate Female Genital Mutilation – Read more
- UPR Tips for engagement at country level – Read more
- Child Rights Connect: Implementation guide for the rights of child human rights defenders – Read more