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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.

NHRIs call for leadership in addressing women’s and girls’ rights globally 

NHRIs from across the globe committed to intensify their work on promoting gender equality and protecting the rights of women and girls during the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), held in Geneva from 10-12 March. 

Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions convenes Annual Meeting amidst pressures on international law and the multi-lateral system

More than 250 representatives from NHRIs, UN agencies, States and civil society will take part this week in the GANHRI Annual Meeting and Conference,  from 10-12 March 2025 in Geneva.

GANHRI Engagement at the 58th Session of the Human Rights Council

From 24 February to 4 April, the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) and its members will actively engage at the 58th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC).  

Bureau meeting concludes in Doha, reviews future priorities and reaffirms support for independent accreditation process 

Members of the Bureau of GANHRI met in Doha, Qatar, from 26 to 28 November to review implementation of the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and discuss key priorities and upcoming activities in support of NHRIs.

Protecting human rights in business: NHRIs contribute to 2024 UN Forum

Nearly 20 NHRIs attended the 13th UN Forum on Business and Human Rights from 25 to 27 November and shared their critical role in promoting responsible business conduct and protecting human rights in different sectors.

GANHRI Bureau members to meet in Doha to discuss progress and opportunities in strengthening support to NHRIs 

The Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) will convene its Bureau meeting from November 26-28, 2024, in Doha, Qatar.

Glion X Conference: Fostering strong national human rights protection systems for effective rights implementation  

On 16-17 October 2024,  a GANHRI delegation comprised of NHRIs from Denmark, Jordan, Kenya, and Morocco and the Head Office participated in the Tenth Glion Human Rights Dialogue (Glion X) in Marrakech, Morocco.