Promoting and protecting human rights across wider Europe
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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Major new Council of Europe report calls for more support for and cooperation with NHRIs
The Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers has adopted the report on implementation of the landmark Council of Europe Recommendation on NHRIs. ENNHRI welcomes its call for further cooperation with and support for NHRIs.
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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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ENNHRI launches 2026 report on the state of the rule of law in Europe
For the seventh year in a row, National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) throughout Europe have shined a light on their national rule of law situations. Covering developments from 2025, their country reports and ENNHRI’s regional overview examine key trends and challenges.
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Discover ENNHRI’s 2026 Regranting Programme
Building on the positive results of the projects launched in 2023 and 2025, ENNHRI has recently launched its third regranting programme. The 2026 edition features nine new projects funded under the 2025 Citizens, Equality, Rights and Value Programme (CERV) for EU Member States.
LEARN MOREWHY NHRIS ARE ESSENTIAL PARTNERS IN PROMOTING AND PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS
Find out what diverse voices from the European human rights community have to say.
