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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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The Council of Europe Recommendation on NHRIs: its implementation so far
ENNHRI’s new baseline study assesses how the landmark Recommendation has been implemented since its adoption in March 2021.
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NHRIs hold up a mirror to the rule of law in the European Union
For the fourth year running, National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in the European Union (EU) have reported on the rule of law situation in their countries.
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How the Council of Europe’s AI Convention can safeguard human rights
In a new joint statement, ENNHRI and Equinet set out how oversight and enforcement mechanisms are crucial to the Convention's success.
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The European Defence of Democracy Package: how it and NHRIs can strengthen civic space
ENNHRI emphasises that it should strengthen internal frameworks for protecting and promoting civic space, democracy, and rule of law.
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Find out what representatives of civil society, European institutions and European NHRIs have to say.
