The Council of Europe’s Steering Committee for Human Rights (CDDH) held a Workshop on the Promotion of the Human Rights of Older Persons on 21 June in Strasbourg. ENNHRI was represented by Senior Human Rights Officer Katrien Meuwissen.
The Workshop is considered to be a next step in the...
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June 21, 2018
What is ‘old’ anyway? CoE Workshop on the Promotion of Older Persons’ Human Rights
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June 21, 2018
Annual Tripartite Partnership Review Meeting: UNDP – GANHRI – OHCHR
In the framework of the UNDP Annual Meeting on Strengthening the Rule of Law and Human Rights for Sustaining Peace and Fostering Development, one day is dedicated to the Tripartite Partnership Review Meeting with GANHRI and OHCHR. Also ENNHRI is represented.
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June 15, 2018
JOINT PRESS RELEASE: The dignity of older people and care workers at risk
On the occasion of the 2018 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEEAD), ENNHRI launched a joint press release together with AGE Platform Europe, UNI Europa and the European Commission. It is the result of a joint workshop on “Working conditions in care: Implications for labour rights, quality of... Read more
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June 12, 2018
NHRI Academy 2018 concludes in Helsinki
On 4 – 8 June 2018, 27 representatives of NHRIs from across the OSCE region participated in Helsinki in the fifth edition of the NHRI Academy. The focus of this year’s edition was the role of NHRIs in legislative reviews and lawmaking and the promotion and protection of the Human Rights Defenders... Read more
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June 6, 2018
ENNHRI and ODIHR sign Memorandum of Understanding on the occasion of the 5th NHRI Academy
On the occasion of the 2018 NHRI Academy, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and ENNHRI have signed today in Helsinki a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU forms a solid basis for future cooperation in a wide range of activities and highlights the... Read more
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June 5, 2018
Working conditions in care: implications for labour rights, quality of services and the dignity of older people
In a workshop organized on 5 June, ahead of the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, ENNHRI has joined forces with Age Platform Europe, UNI Europa and the European Commission to explore the working conditions in the care sector and their implications on the rights of workers, the quality of... Read more
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June 4, 2018
NHRI Academy 2018 kicks off in Helsinki
The 5th edition of the NHRI Academy kicked off today in Helsinki, Finland.
The NHRI Academy is organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) and the Finish NHRI between 4 - 8 June 2018 and... Read more -
May 30, 2018
Annual Report 2017
ENNHRI’s Annual Report for the year 2017 is now available.
The Annual Report reviews ENNHRI’s activities in 2017, based on the strategic objectives of the organisation. It provides information on the capacity building and engagement activities, and summarizes the main events which took place... Read more -
May 29, 2018
New vacancy at ENNHRI Secretariat
ENNHRI, the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions, is currently recruiting a Communications Officer for its Secretariat in Brussels.
Please find below a detailed description of the role as well as the application form for the position.
Communications Officer vacancy
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May 25, 2018
ECRI Launch of GPR2 on Specialised Bodies to Combat Racism and Intolerance at National Level
The Council of Europe Anti-Racism Commission (ECRI) organised a conference to present and discuss its revised General Policy Recommendation (GPR) No. 2 on Specialised Bodies to Combat Racism and Intolerance at National Level. ENNHRI attended the conference, which took place on 24 May 2018 in... Read more
