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We are the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions. We bring together National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) across Europe to enhance the promotion and protection of human rights in the region.

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What are National Human Rights Institutions?

National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) are state-mandated bodies, independent of government, with a broad constitutional or legal mandate to promote and protect human rights at the national level.
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ENNHRI launches 2026 report on the state of the rule of law in Europe

NHRIs have again shined a light on their national rule of law situations. Their reports and ENNHRI’s regional overview examine key trends and challenges. They also recommend how policymakers can advance the rule of law.
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NHRI Academy 2026: Empowering human right narratives in a shifting information landscape

The NHRI Academy 2026, co-organised by ENNHRI and ODIHR, gathered over 25 NHRI representatives on 1–5 June 2026 in Zagreb. They looked at tackling challenges such as disinformation, anti-rights narratives, the impact of AI, and growing polarisation.
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Strengthening NHRIs’ key role in applying the EU Charter and beyond: the 2026 Charter report is a unique opportunity

ENNHRI's submission outlines how to strengthen their key roles in applying the Charter and core EU values.
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ENNHRI’s Annual Report 2025 is out

ENNHRI’s annual reports describe the network’s key accomplishments and results each year according to ENNHRI’s core objectives. The most recent annual report looks back at 2025.
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WHY NHRIS ARE ESSENTIAL PARTNERS IN PROMOTING AND PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS

Find out what diverse voices from the European human rights community have to say.

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