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
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

7.3 Supporting a Country Request for Assistance

The UN Resident Coordinator may be engaged in discussions with the government about establishing a NHRI, either as a result of a recommendation from a treaty body or as a result of the UPR process, or because the government is itself initiating discussions. “Talking points” to support this discussion are attached in Annex as a briefing note. These will support the RC in being an effective advocate for NHRIs as part of the democratic governance objectives of the UN.