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National Human rights institutions link international law to local action
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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussien speaks with Beate Rudolf, chair of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions during a recent meeting in Geneva. NHRIs provide an integral link between international human rights law and their countries.
Statement by Ivan Šimonović, Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights at the National human rights institutions seminar “NHRIs and conflict”, New York, 17 June 2016
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Mr. Deputy Secretary-General, <br UN colleagues, <br Madame Chairperson, <br Ladies and Gentlemen, <br These are challenging times: Tensions and deadly conflicts are increasing in various parts of the...
National Mechanisms for Reporting and Follow-up: A Study of State Engagement with International Human Rights Mechanisms
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This Study, which complements the Practical Guide to Effective State Engagement with International Human Rights Mechanisms, presents the findings of OHCHR research on national mechanisms for reporting...
High Commissioner Video Statement at International Ombudsman Conference: "A 21st Century look at the work of Ombudsmen"
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Greetings. I’m delighted to be speaking to this gathering. Ombudsman Offices have a tremendously important role to play in protecting people from human rights abuses and violations. Your work...
National Mechanisms for Reporting and Follow-up: A Practical Guide to Effective State Engagement with International Human Rights Mechanisms
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This Practical Guide and the accompanying Study of State Engagement with International Human Rights Mechanisms seek to identify key ingredients for a well-functioning and efficient national mechanism...
National Preventive Mechanisms assessment tool and matrix
Statement of the Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, Ivan Šimonović, at the side event on the Role of National Human Rights Institutions in the UN System, New York, 12 October 2015
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It is a pleasure and a honour to be here today to discuss the role that national human rights institutions (NHRIs) play in the UN human rights system. Please allow me to thank the Permanent Missions...
Video Statement by the High Commissioner for Human Rights at the 12th International Conference of National Human Rights Institutions 8-10 October 2015 in Merida, Mexico
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The Sustainable Development Goals: What Role for National Human Rights Institutions? Distinguished Chairpersons, Representatives of National Human Rights Institutions, Excellencies, colleagues and...
Opening Statement by Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, at an informal briefing to Member States on the Universal Periodic Review Trust Fund
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15 September 2015 Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a pleasure for me to open this side-event on “The UPR Trust Fund on Implementation of Recommendations: Follow-up Support Given at the...