UNDP-OHCHR Toolkit

module overview

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

module overview

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

NHRIS AND DETENTION MONITORING

Table 4: NHRIS and detention monitoring11

MONITORING

Has the State designated the existing NHRI as the national preventive mechanism and, if so, does the NHRI engage in regular visits to places of detention?
Has the state designated another body as the national preventative mechanism and, if so, is there a mechanism for cooperation between this body and the NHRI?
Resource: The Istanbul Protocol: Manual on the E$ective Investigation and Documentation of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
Is the NHRI mandated and engaged in conducting prison visits to monitor conditions of detention (unannounced visits and private interviews with detainees)?
Is the NHRI dealing with families of detained persons that appeal to the NHRI in case of$irregularities?

11 This is adapted from OHCHR, Guidance Note: National Human Rights Institutions and the Work of OHCHR at Headquarters and Field Level, 2007, op. cit.

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
NHRIs and the UN Country
Planning Cycle

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

Guidance Notes

Models of NHRIs

Capacity Development and
Assesment for NHRIs

Case Studies/ Examples
and Scenarios

Examples:

Regional Coordination and the Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions (APF) Trafficking Focal Point Network

Monitoring by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC)

NHRI Role in Transitional Justice in Rwanda

Justiciable ESC Issues

Cross-cutting Integration of Human Rights into Thematic Areas

Country Office Perspective on NHRIs and Human Development

Decentralisation in Zambia

Funding the Commission on Human Rights (Mexico) CEDAW

Substantive Content of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Obligations

UNDAF Outcomes that reflect Human Rights-based Approach Principles

Audit Findings of the UNDAF for Uganda

Devolving CPs from UNDAF Outcomes (Georgia and Lesotho)

Special Technical Adviser to the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission

NHRIs Established through Internationally-Driven Efforts

Nominations Process that Involves a National Parliament: Timor Leste

The Importance of Community Support: Nepal

Developing the Program of Action Without Adequate Ownership by NHRI: Afghanistan

Ensuring Balanced Donor Support for a Hybrid NHRI

Focal Points for Fighting Trafficking

Premises for the Uganda HRC

Specialized Units Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission

Country Experiences of Monitoring (Guatemala & South Africa)

Strategies to Ensuring Nation-wide Access. Bolivia and Namibia

ICC Comment on Interference by government

Processes for Dismissal

Increased vulnerability for groups in South Africa

Scenarios:

Is the NHRI Focusing on Core Protection Issues?

Engaging Stakeholders in the Pre-Establishment Phase

Are Special Measures Needed?

Getting Started with a New NHRI

A Technical Assistance Project for Strategic Planning

Bridge-building with Civil Society

Difficulties in Obtaining Draft Laws

Inappropriate Use of Vehicles in a UN Funded Project

A Faltering Intake System

Ineffective Data Management

Is the NHRIs Structure Working?

Case Studies:

The Grootboom Decision

The UNDP, Human Rights and the Commission on Human Rights in the Philippines (CHR)

Gender Analysis of a Budget

Kenya National Commission on Human Rights

Kenya National Commission of Human Rights (KNCHR)

Malaysia and SUHAKAM: UNCT Engagement

When a National Government Requests UN Support

Working towards Gender Equality in NHRIs

Stakeholder Consultations Assist in Assessing Legislative Provisions in Uganda

Organization Planning Tools
for UNCTs Supporting NHRIs

Fact Sheets

Paris Principles Requirements

Glossary of Terms

Additional References