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At this week's Network of African National Human Rights Institutions - NANHRI Biennial Conference in Yaoundé, GANHRI Chairperson Amina Bouayach emphasized the critical role of African in operationalizing commitments amid growing political, economic, and social challenges across the continent.

She called for strengthened institutional capacity and independence to enable NHRIs to serve as credible bridges between states, , and rights holders, transforming international obligations into tangible protections.

UN Women is hosting the Global Multi-Stakeholder Hearing for tomorrow, Friday 30 January from 10am to1pm EST at United Nations Headquarters in New York, with virtual participation available.

This hearing provides a platform for Member States, , , academia, and the private sector to exchange perspectives and experiences from local, regional, and global contexts. It aims to identify actionable solutions to accelerate progress on ahead of CSW70.

Registration is still open: https://forms.office.com/r/QwLhcbBC8W (or scan the QR code).

📢 GANHRI's 2024 Annual Report is here!

Despite unprecedented global challenges, our 118 National Human Rights Institutions showed incredible resilience, continuing their vital work to monitor, investigate, and protect human rights worldwide.

Discover how our global alliance united to strengthen human rights protection across the globe.

Thanks to our donors, members and partners for making this work possible! 🙏

🔗 Read the report: https://bit.ly/GANHRI-AR2024

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Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions
European Network of National Human Rights Institutions
Network of African National Human Rights Institutions - NANHRI
Rindhca Continente Americano
European Commission
United Nations Human Rights
United Nations Development Programme - UNDP
Norad
National Human Rights Committee
Conseil national des droits de l'Homme
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

GANHRI 2024 Annual Report: NHRIs demonstrate resilience amid global challenges - GANHRI GANHRI’s global reach in numbers ● 118 member NHRIs across all four regions (91 ‘A status’ and 27

It was great to join Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions 29th Annual General Meeting and hear from and partners from the region on efforts, best practices, challenges, and future plans in promoting and protecting . Congratulations to APF and many thanks to all for the warm welcome and engaging discussions!

Insightful discussion at yesterday’s side event featuring experience of from and in advancing rights of and building inclusive societies. Speakers highlighted NRHIs' unique position in protecting, promoting, and monitoring the rights of persons with disabilities, engaging with , and mainstreaming into broader frameworks.

Huge thanks to the panelists and co-sponsors!

🌐As world leaders gather for the in New York, GANHRI (Global Alliance Of National Human Rights Institutions) has released a call for setting out nine principles to guide decision-making and action. pledge to support States as they plan and take rights-based action to improve people’s lives.

📢 Read and share Our Call for Human Rights: https://t.co/8zRn2oyPHe

📢 At , GANHRI welcomed the UN Independent Expert’s report on the Rights of Older Persons and emphasized the need for a human-rights-based approach to address the legal gaps contributing to the marginalization of .

As we mark the 10-year anniversary of the Independent Expert’s mandate, remain dedicated partners: monitoring progress, advocating for reforms, and strengthening .


Read Statement 👉 https://bit.ly/4d21a6G

Read UN Independent Expert’s report 👉https://bit.ly/47nhOwa

For more information, on our work on the protection & promotion of older persons 👉 https://ganhri.org/working-group-ageing/

Reprisals and , rights of , rights of , and . GANHRI will present insights from on a wide range of issues at , as well as supporting our members to engage in Council sessions. We will share updates throughout the session.

👉HRC57 Agenda and Reports: https://bit.ly/3yYHhzC

👉Stay tune and watch the discussions live at: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1c/k1chdvvun6