6.4.1 NHRIs and the UNDAF

NHRIs should be engaged as partner institutions in the development of the UNDAF. In particular, it is important to ask the NHRI to provide comment on the draft Results Matrix, which forms the core of the UNDAF. Their experience and expertise will enhance the Matrix design. The NHRI should also be identified as the partner institution for any programme activity that will support the NHRI directly, in addition to any other programme initiatives to which the NHRI may make a useful contribution. UNCTs should keep in mind the need to support cooperation and collaboration between human rights stakeholders as a way to promote better, faster and cheaper service, as well as a way to build linkages between government and non-government sectors.

If there is no NHRI, UNCTs must identify appropriate partner institutions for programming geared towards the establishment of a NHRI. (See Chapter 7 for details on the pre-establishment phase, in particular, the section dealing with “Supporting a National Process: Steps and Strategies”.)