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

Tools in Chapter 8

Annex 1: Sample Terms of Reference for Strategic Planning Expert

Annex 2: Steps in Strategic Planning

Annex 3: Criteria for Job Descriptions

Annex 4: Guidelines for General NHRI Training on Human Rights Protection and Promotion

Annex 5: Types of Case Management Reports

Annex 6: Case Management Policies and Procedures

Annex 7: Fact Sheet on ADR

Annex 8: Sample Briefing Note for a Capacity Assessment of a NHRI

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Case study: Working towards Gender Equality in NHRIs

Example: Focal Points for Fighting Trafficking

Example: Premises for the Uganda HRC

Example: Specialized Units Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission

Examples: Country Experiences of Monitoring (Guatemala & South Africa)

Figure 1 Capacity Development Process

Note: Consultation with UNDP and OHCHR

Guidelines for Developing a Strategic Planning Process

OHCHR, Survey of National Human Rights Institutions: Report on the Findings and Recommendations of a Questionnaire Addressed to NHRIs Worldwide. 2009

Sample Key Elements of an Organizational Structure

Scenario: Are Special Measures Needed?

Scenario: Getting Started with a New NHRI

Scenario: A Technical Assistance Project for Strategic Planning

Simple Steps to Control Case Load

Table 1: NHRIs and Ensuring Women's Equality

Table 2: NHRIs and IDP's Refugees and Stateless Persons

Table 3: Disability and NHRIs

Table 4: NHRIs and Transitional Justice: Establishing Capacity

Table 5: NHRIs and Treaty Bodies

Table 6: Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council

Table 7: NHRIs and the Human Rights Council

Quick Facts about how the promotional mandate is resourced in NHRIs