From 9 to 11 October, ENNHRI’s Asylum and Migration Working Group met in Madrid, where representatives of 17 National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) reaffirmed the importance of collective work on migrants’ rights. In particular, participants strengthened their knowledge on promoting and... Read more
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October 18, 2019
European NHRIs gather in Madrid to strengthen their work on the rights of migrants at the borders
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October 8, 2019
ENNHRI welcomes its newest member, the Liechtenstein Human Rights Association
On 30 September, the Liechtenstein Human Rights Association officially became a member of ENNHRI following the approval of its membership application by ENNHRI’s Board.
The Liechtenstein Human Rights Association was founded in December 2016 by 26 non-governmental organisations through the... Read more -
September 10, 2019
ENNHRI underlines the role of NHRIs in contributing to fundamental rights and rule of law at Council of the EU conference
On 10 September, ENNHRI’s Board member and Ombudswoman of Croatia, Lora Vidović, spoke at a conference held by the Finnish Presidency of the Council of the EU in Helsinki, focused on the interaction between democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights in Europe. In her speech, she... Read more
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September 5, 2019
ENNHRI highlights NHRIs’ contributions to human rights and the rule of law before the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers
On 5 September, ENNHRI’s Chair, Emily Logan, spoke to the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers about the contributions of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) and Ombuds institutions to human rights and the rule of law. Addressing the highest level of state representatives in the... Read more
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September 5, 2019
European NHRIs take part in ENNHRI’s peer-exchange visits, focusing on their role in (post-)conflict situations
In recent months, the National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) of Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Germany, Northern Ireland, Portugal and Serbia have taken part in the peer-exchange visits programme, a feature of ENNHRI’s Project on the role of NHRIs in situations of (post-)conflict.... Read more
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August 12, 2019
ENNHRI submits third-party intervention to European Court of Human Rights on right to vote for persons with disabilities
ENNHRI has submitted a third-party intervention to the European Court of Human Rights in the cases of Strøbye v. Denmark and Rosenlind v. Denmark concerning the right to vote for individuals who are under legal guardianship or deprived of their legal capacity. Led by the National Human Rights... Read more
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July 16, 2019
ENNHRI supports Moldovan NHRI to ensure its enabling law complies with UN Paris Principles
On 31 May 2019, ENNHRI sent a letter of support to the Moldovan National Human Rights Institution (NHRI), the Office of the People’s Advocate of Moldova, regarding amendments to its enabling law which were proposed by the Moldovan authorities. The amendments, which concerned the procedure for... Read more
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July 8, 2019
Applications now open for 2019 Human Rights Prize of the French Republic, open to all nationalities
The 2019 ‘Liberty, Equality, Fraternity’ Human Rights Prize of the French Republic acknowledges the work of individuals and civil society organisations in protecting and promoting human rights. It is open to applicants in France or abroad, regardless of nationality. Deadline for submissions is 14... Read more
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July 4, 2019
UN Special Rapporteur on IDPs examines the essential role of NHRIs in protecting and promoting IDP rights
A new report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons (IDPs), Cecilia Jimenez-Damary, outlines the work of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in addressing internal displacement. It comes following a series of consultations with NHRIs and regional... Read more
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July 2, 2019
ENNHRI Board meets in Dublin to review progress and next steps for the network
ENNHRI’s Board is meeting this week in Dublin where they are discussing, among other things, progress in the implementation of ENNHRI’s Strategic Plan 2018-2021 and the next steps ahead for the network. The meeting is hosted at the premises of the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) of... Read more
