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

9.3.2 Research Programmes

Key questions to ask at this phase are:

  • Has the NHRI developed a research plan for priority issues over the medium term (two to four years)?
  • Is the NHRI publishing research reports on these topics?
  • Do stakeholder communities have access to these reports e.g. on the web?
  • Are the reports well-regarded in terms of data, analysis and recommendations?
  • Does the NHRI have partnerships with research institutes and universities to develop and deepen knowledge in key research areas?
  • Is there an internal archive or documentation centre, with appropriate staffing and an acquisitions plan, to store this material and facilitate its access?
  • Does the NHRI web site contain all publications?