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National institutions for the promotions and protection of human rights fact sheet no. 19

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National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights: Fact Sheet No. 19 explains the role of national human rights institutions (NHRIs) in advancing and safeguarding human rights at the domestic level. It outlines their key functions, including monitoring, advising governments, handling complaints, and promoting human rights education. The fact sheet highlights the Paris Principles as the international standards guiding the independence, effectiveness, and accountability of NHRIs. It also stresses the importance of cooperation between NHRIs, civil society, and international mechanisms to strengthen protection systems. As a concise reference, this resource assists policymakers, practitioners, and advocates in developing effective national frameworks for human rights promotion and protection.

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341.1 UNI N

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Call Number

341.1 UNI N

Publisher

Geneva, Switzerland : The United Nations., 2006

Collation

21 hlm; 20 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

10145567

Classification

341.1

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Edition

Fact sheet no. 19

Subject(s)

Human rights
Monitoring
civil society
Education

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World Campaign for Human Rights

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