NHRIs are accredited with one of the following statuses:

• A status – Fully compliant with Paris Principles
• B status – Partly compliant with Paris Principles
• No status – Not compliant with Paris Principles

» Learn more about the UN Paris Principles and the accreditation process

We support our members in a number of ways, such as:

• Support during the accreditation process
• Advice on legislation related to NHRI establishment and mandates
• Input to the SCA on the regional human rights context in Europe
• Assistance during a member’s follow-up on SCA recommendations

Our Accreditation Support Group gathers ENNHRI members with accreditation expertise from different types of institutions across Europe, including the SCA member and alternate member. It provides peer support in order to:

• Promote the Paris Principles, the SCA General Observations and SCA rules of procedure to ENNHRI members
• Promote good practice on the various stages of the accreditation process
• Act as a point of contact for peer exchange on accreditation for ENNHRI members and the establishment of new NHRIs in compliance with the Paris Principles
• Facilitate input from ENNHRI members on the SCA accreditation process

The Accreditation Support Group is supported by the ENNHRI Secretariat, which coordinates its activities, collects relevant information and technical advice on accreditation and NHRI establishment, and provides liaison with the SCA.

Current members