2008 ANNI Report on the Performance and Establishment of National Human Rights Institutions in Asia
12 October 2008 12:00 pm
In 2007, the members of the Asian NGOs Network for National Human Rights Institutions (ANNI) undertook a project to assess the performance and effectiveness of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in Asia. The outputs of this project are reports written by members and partners of ANNI who have practical expertise in engaging with their respective [ Read more ]
Paris Principles relating to status of National Institutions
20 December 1993 11:22 am
Adopted by General Assembly resolution 48/134 of 20 December 1993 Competence and responsibilities 1. A national institution shall be vested with competence to promote and protect human rights. 2. A national institution shall be given as broad a mandate as possible, which shall be clearly set forth in a constitutional or legislative text, specifying its [ Read more ]