The Liechtenstein Human Rights Association (LHRA) is the independent National Human Rights Institution based on the Paris Principles within the scope of competence stipulated in the Act on the Liechtenstein Human Rights Association. The LHRA also incorporates the Ombudsperson for Children and Youth according to the Children and Youth Act (Art. 96 (2)) and acts as independent monitoring body under CRPD Art. 22 (2). As an Association, the LHRA has 38 member organisations from civil society and 58 individual members. Its board consists of six independent members who cover various human rights topics. The LHRA office in Schaan, Liechtenstein, has four employees (2.1 full-time equivalents).

According to its Act, the LHRA is responsible for the promotion and protection of human rights in Liechtenstein. For this purpose, the LHRA has the following tasks:

• It advises private and public bodies on human rights questions and may conduct investigations and recommends appropriate measures to authorities and private organisations.
• It takes part in working groups or round tables and comments on legislative consultations and ratifications of international human rights conventions.
• It works together closely with the Liechtenstein civil society regarding human rights issues and informs the public about the national human rights situation. Furthermore, the LHRA publishes an annual public report for the attention of the government and the parliament.
• It supports victims of human rights violations and may consult them regarding legal or administrative proceedings. The LHRA supports the dialog as well as the national and international cooperation with relevant human rights bodies.