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

NHRI Independence through Appointments


Quick facts about NHRI independence through appointments

"Although most NHRIs have legal procedures for the selection and appointment of the members of their governing body, these procedures need to be strengthened in all regions to include the public advertisements of vacancies (although this was notably more common in the Americas); the independent scrutiny of candidates, and consultations with civil society. In Africa, in particular, clear legal procedures for the dismissal of members are also frequently lacking."12

 

 

 

 

 

12 OHCHR (2008). "Business and Human Rights: A Survey of NHRI Practices. Results from a survey distributed by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights."