Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions

Vision

Vision

A world where everyone everywhere fully enjoys their human rights

Mission

Mission

GANHRI unites, promotes and strengthens NHRIs to operate in line with the Paris Principles and provides leadership in the promotion and protection of human rights

Principles and Values

Principles and Values

GANHRI as a member-based global alliance, works in accordance with the Principles as laid down in its Statute

OUR MEMBERS

Our Identity

Representing more than 110 NHRIs, their members and staff across all regions, GANHRI is one of the largest human rights networks worldwide. With a Head Office in Geneva and a governance structure representing NHRIs around the world, GANHRI is truly global.

Enriched by its diversity, GANHRI works in close synergy with the four regional networks of NHRIs in Africa, the Americas, the Asia Pacific and Europe, creating one comprehensive structure of independent networks.

GANHRI is recognised, and is a trusted partner, of the United Nations. It has established strong relationships with the UN Human Rights Office, UNDP and other UN agencies, as well as with other international and regional organisations, NGOs, civil society and academia.

Highlights

Independent Commission for Human Rights of Palestine releases urgent appeal on humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza

The ICHR has issued an urgent call to NHRIs around the world, drawing immediate attention to the catastrophic humanitarian disaster unfolding in the Gaza Strip.

GANHRI advocates for stronger protection of older persons’ rights at UN High-Level meeting 

Hosted by the UN General Assembly President, the meeting exchanged views and experiences on the recommendations from the OEWG on Ageing’s decision 14/1 and identified steps forward for older persons’ rights and wellbeing through inclusive dialogue. 

GANHRI Leadership Holds Strategic Retreat in Rabat to Chart Course for New Term

At the initiative of newly elected GANHRI Chairperson Amina Bouayach, the GANHRI leadership met in Rabat for a two-day retreat to share vision and expectations, review operational context, and chart a course for advancing the organization’s strategic priorities.