Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the UN General Assembly Third Committee’s resolution underlining the value of national human rights institutions
The Commission on Human Rights supports the UN General Assembly resolution during its 74th session calling for member states to recognise the importance of establishment and strengthening of national human rights institutions (NHRIs). Given the mutually reinforcing nature of human rights and sustainable development, NHRIs across the globe play a unique role in realising the […]
All States to establish and strengthen independent and effective Paris Principles compliant NHRIs, including as means of Agenda 2030 implementation, says UN resolution
Press Release | 19 November 2019 | Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions New York, 19 November 2019- The Third Committee of the UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution encouraging all states to establish and strengthen independent, effective and pluralist national human rights institutions in line with the Paris Principles, including to guarantee […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the Proposed Charter Change
PRESS STATEMENT | 01 February 2018 21 December 2017 The Constitution is the formal written embodiment of the spirit and essence of the State. It contains the State’s guiding policies and principles, its structure of governance, its powers and limitations and its contract with its own people. It has a foundational role in society thus, any […]