Toolkit Structure
The Toolkit is divided into two modules, each of which is free standing and can be read on its own. Within each module, chapters are also designed so that readers can go directly to the area that interests them, without having to read preceding chapters.
The Toolkit contains two Modules.
The Toolkit assembles a practical set of tools in each chapter to support UNCT staff in their work.
Concrete tools are drawn from a wide range of UNDP and OHCHR projects and programmes from every region of the world, but include inter-agency examples as well. The reader will find the following:
MODULE 1: NHRIs: Overview and Key Functions
Chapter 1: Introducing NHRIs
Chapter 2: Models of NHRIs
Chapter 3: Roles and Responsibilities of NHRIs
Chapter 4: The Rule of Law and the NHRI Core Protection Mandate
Chapter 5: NHRIs, Development and Democratic Governance
MODULE 2: Supporting the Establishment and Development of NHRIs
Chapter 6: NHRIs and the UN Country Planning Cycle
Chapter 7: Pre-establishment Phase of NHRIs
Chapter 8: Establishment Phase for NHRIs
Chapter 9: Consolidation Phase: Strengthening the Mature NHRI
Chapter 10: Paris Principles and Accreditation
- Guidance notes, prepared by OHCHR on a range of NHRI issues, including the role of the UNCT in establishing NHRIs, and special considerations for core protection issues.
- Notes for UNCTs, developed in consultation with UNDP and OHCHR on suggested standard operating procedures and steps in supporting the establishment of NHRIs.
- Examples and scenarios: short illustrations of real-life situations and issues that have faced UNCTs in the past when working with NHRIs.
- A functional analysis of different models of NHRIs including regional specificities.
- Tables and checklists for capacity development and assessment for NHRIs.
- Case studies
- Organizational planning tools for UNCTs supporting NHRIs, including:
- “how to’s” for policy development, knowledge development and organizational coaching.
- tools for strategic planning, action planning and financial planning for the three key phases of NHRI development: pre-establishment, establishment and consolidation.
- case management systems, IT and knowledge management.
- Human resources strategies in hiring, promotion and internal practices, which ensure respect for human rights within the NHRI, along with initiatives to positively advance women, minorities and other groups within the NHRI.
- Training guidance for UNCTs, with specific considerations for coordinating donors and experts working with NHRIs to prevent “training fatigue” and loss of productivity, and for ensuring that training is integrated into operations.
- Fact sheets on a range of topics, including management tools, alternative dispute resolution and many others.
- Tabular presentations of Paris Principles requirements and accreditation criteria.
- A glossary of terms related to NHRIs and accreditation by the OHCHR International Coordinating Committee.
Each chapter contains an executive summary and key messages. A list of tools is found at the end of each chapter and a complete list is found at the end of the Toolkit.