National human rights institutions (NHRIs) from across the globe will redouble their efforts to promote and protect human rights in relation to the activities of business, with a particular focus on pressing issues such as climate change and threats to online civic
During the 55th Human Rights Council, GANHRI welcomed the report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, which shed light on the challenges faced by child and youth human rights defenders. In a statement, GANHRI expressed shared concern
During the 55th Human Rights Council’s Interactive Dialogue with the newly appointed Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities, Elie El Baz, representing GANHRI, delivered a statement endorsing the Special Rapporteur’s report and outlining her priorities for advancing the rights
During the 55th Human Rights Council, GANHRI Chairperson Maryam Al-Attiyah delivered a statement in response to the Special Rapporteur on torture report, emphasizing the crucial role of regular and transparent monitoring conducted by National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in preventing torture. Al-Attiyah
In a statement delivered at the 55th Human Rights Council General Segment, Maryam Al-Attiyah, Chairperson of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), emphasized the significance of the 40th anniversary of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman and
A resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly today has recognised the vital contribution of national human rights institutions (NHRIs) to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including by taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. The resolution highlights
National human rights institutions (NHRIs) from across the globe have committed to redouble their efforts to prevent and address torture and other ill-treatment, in response to heightened risks and an escalation in cases worldwide. More than 85 NHRIs participating in the 14th International Conference