“The CNCDH indicates that it reaches out to French overseas territories through its members representing trade unions and NGOs present in these territories. For instance, the CNCDH highlights that it has been ceased by the Kanak Senate of human rights issues. However, the SCA notes that the absence of CNCDH territorial presence may hamper the accessibility of the CNCDH services for the population from these territories.

The SCA highlights that ensuring the accessibility of the NHRI is particularly important for the most vulnerable individuals or groups, who would otherwise have difficulty bringing attention to any violation of their human rights.

The SCA encourages the CNCDH to continue to seek the best remedy for accessibility, including by advocating for the additional funds necessary to ensure that its services are accessible across all regions.

The SCA refers to Paris Principles A.1, A.2, A.3, B.2 and D(d), its General Observations 1.2 on ‘Human rights mandate’ and 1.10 on ‘Adequate funding of NHRIs’.”

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