module overview

Chapter 1
Introducing National Human
Rights Institutions

Chapter 2
Models of NHRIs

Chapter 3
Roles and Responsabilities of
NHRIs

Chapter 4
The Rule of Law and the NHRI

Chapter 5
NHRIs, Development and
Democratic Governance

module overview

Chapter 6
Situating NHRI Support in the UN Planning & Programming Process

Chapter 7
Pre-establishment Phase of NHRIs

Chapter 8
Establishing NHRIs

Chapter 9
Consolidation Phase:
Strengthening the Mature NHRI

Chapter 10
Paris Principles and Accreditation

Tools in Chapter 10

About the International Coordinating Committee of National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights (ICC)

Annex 1: Checklist Compilation for Assessing Compliance with the Paris Principles

Checklist: Autonomy and Independence

Checklist: Broad Mandate and Responsibilities

Checklist: Financial Autonomy

Checklist: Pluralism

Checklist: Investigation

Example: ICC Comment on Interference by government

Examples: Dismissal

Examples: Processes for dismissal

Guidance Note to UNCTS: The Accreditation Process

Guidance Notes to UNCT

Guidance to UNCTs: Early warning

Note: Acts performed in an official capacity and in good faith

Quick Facts about independence, terms of Office and dismissal

Quick Facts about NHRI independence

Quick Facts about NHRI independence through appointments

Quick Facts about NHRIs and the business sector

The ICC and its Accreditation Process

Chapter 1
Introducing National Human
Rights Institutions

Chapter 2
Models of NHRIs

Chapter 3
Roles and Responsabilities of
NHRIs

Chapter 4
The Rule of Law and the NHRI

Chapter 5
NHRIs, Development and
Democratic Governance

Chapter 6
NHRIs and the UN Country
Planning Cycle

Chapter 7
Pre-establishment Phase of NHRIs

Chapter 8
Establishing NHRIs

Chapter 9
Consolidation Phase:
Strengthening the Mature NHRI

Chapter 10
Paris Principles and Accreditation

Guidance Notes

Models of NHRIs

Capacity Development and
Assessment for NHRIs

Case Studies/ Examples
and Scenarios

Examples:

Regional Coordination and the Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions (APF) Trafficking Focal Point Network

Monitoring by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC)

NHRI Role in Transitional Justice in Rwanda

Justiciable ESC Issues

Cross-cutting Integration of Human Rights into Thematic Areas

Country Office Perspective on NHRIs and Human Development

Decentralisation in Zambia

Funding the Commission on Human Rights (Mexico) CEDAW

Substantive Content of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Obligations

UNDAF Outcomes that reflect Human Rights-based Approach Principles

Audit Findings of the UNDAF for Uganda

Devolving CPs from UNDAF Outcomes (Georgia and Lesotho)

Special Technical Adviser to the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission

NHRIs Established through Internationally-Driven Efforts

Nominations Process that Involves a National Parliament: Timor Leste

The Importance of Community Support: Nepal

Developing the Program of Action Without Adequate Ownership by NHRI: Afghanistan

Ensuring Balanced Donor Support for a Hybrid NHRI

Focal Points for Fighting Trafficking

Premises for the Uganda HRC

Specialized Units Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission

Country Experiences of Monitoring (Guatemala & South Africa)

Strategies to Ensuring Nation-wide Access. Bolivia and Namibia

ICC Comment on Interference by government

Dismissal

Processes for Dismissal

Increased vulnerability for groups in South Africa

Scenarios:

Is the NHRI Focusing on Core Protection Issues?

Engaging Stakeholders in the Pre-Establishment Phase

Are Special Measures Needed?

Getting Started with a New NHRI

A Technical Assistance Project for Strategic Planning

Bridge-building with Civil Society

Difficulties in Obtaining Draft Laws

Inappropriate Use of Vehicles in a UN Funded Project

A Faltering Intake System

Ineffective Data Management

Is the NHRIs Structure Working?

Case Studies:

The Grootboom Decision

The UNDP, Human Rights and the Commission on Human Rights in the Philippines (CHR)

Gender Analysis of a Budget

Kenya National Commission on Human Rights

Kenya National Commission of Human Rights (KNCHR)

Malaysia and SUHAKAM: UNCT Engagement

When a National Government Requests UN Support

Working towards Gender Equality in NHRIs

Stakeholder Consultations Assist in Assessing Legislative Provisions in Uganda

Organization Planning Tools
for UNCTs Supporting NHRIs

Fact Sheets

Paris Principles Requirements

Glossary of Terms

Additional References