GANHRI (Global Alliance Of National Human Rights Institutions)

📣 #NHRIs have voted to stand firm for #GenderEquality and the rights of women & girls, in the face of global pushbacks. Last Wednesday, more than 90 NHRIs adopted a powerful closing statement at the #GANHRI2025 Annual Conference that emphasized their critical role in monitoring, reporting, complaint handling, and public awareness to: - Respond to gender-based violence, - Promote access to justice for women, - Lead on legal and policy reforms, - Uphold educational rights for girls. Importantly, all institutions committed to ensuring pluralism and gender inclusion within their own composition and operations. Thank you, merci, gracias, شكراً to all +300 participants who inspired and encouraged us with their committed work for #GenderEquality and #HumanRights. We look forward to supporting you and continuing our collaboration in 2025. 📷 Photos of the event: https://bit.ly/4iPu4tQ 🔗 More information: https://bit.ly/3FqKPxo Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions European Network of National Human Rights Institutions RINDHCA América Network of African National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRI) United Nations Human Rights European Commission

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The GANHRI (Global Alliance Of National Human Rights Institutions) has concluded its 2025 Annual Meeting in Geneva with participants adopting an Outcome Statement marking a pivotal commitment to advancing gender equality and the human rights of women, girls, and gender-diverse people amid rising global challenges. The statement reaffirms the urgency of countering pushbacks on gender rights, strengthening accountability through NHRIs, and upholding international human rights commitments. During the Annual Meeting, GANHRI members elected Amina Bouayach of Morocco as the new GANHRI Chairperson and Alyson Kilpatrick of Northern Ireland as the new GANHRI Secretary for a three-year term. Members expressed their deep appreciation to outgoing Chairperson Maryam Al Attiyah for her dedicated leadership during her tenure. 🔗https://lnkd.in/e3YP9wnF #NHRIs #HumanRights #GenderEquality #GANHRI2025

At the GANHRI (Global Alliance Of National Human Rights Institutions), I underscored the importance of upholding gender equality at a time when human rights are under growing pressure. Across all regions, we see attempts to undermine and redefine rights.   Women’s rights have always been a story of ebbs and flows - progress and setbacks. While it has not been a straight path, there has been progress overall. And the setbacks are temporary, because no one can turn back the clock on gender equality and the rights of women and girls. What is clear is that we cannot take anything for granted and must never be complacent.   Women and girls face violence including: online, restrictions on reproductive rights, and resurgent toxic ideas about masculinity. The gender data gap persists, as women are still largely overlooked in science, healthcare and the development of new technologies. Women with disabilities, women of African descent, Indigenous women, and other minorities face even greater disparities.    Despite this, women human rights defenders have remained steadfast in pushing for gender equality for women everywhere. So much of the progress on women’s rights has been due to mobilisation at the national level.    The duty to promote and protect women’s rights rests with States, but national human rights institutions (NHRIs) play a critical role in holding governments accountable, strengthening legal and policy frameworks, and advocating for full gender parity. National institutions can also lead by example - setting a high standard of gender parity and ensuring equal representation in their own ranks.   My Office welcomes the pledges made by 16 NHRIs under the Human Rights 75 Initiative and will continue to support their implementation. 

GANHRI was honored to meet with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk at #GANHRI2025. In today's challenging global context, we reaffirmed the strength of our partnership as we continue working together to protect #HumanRights worldwide, support strong National Human Rights Institutions, and ensure accountability for violations. Looking forward to furthering this important collaboration. #NHRIs #ParisPrinciples United Nations Human Rights Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

The #GANHRI2025 Annual Conference on "The Human Rights of Women And Girls: Promoting Gender Equality: The Role of National Human Rights Institutions" is now available for live streaming at https://t.co/6iuMbGfRMe. Follow along as #NHRIs and experts share effective strategies for protecting and promoting women and girls' rights. #StrongNHRIs #WomensRights #HumanRights European Network of National Human Rights Institutions RINDHCA (Red de Instituciones Nacionales de Derechos Humanos del Continente Americano) Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions Network of African National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRI) United Nations Human Rights UNDP

The NANHRI General Assembly – March 2025 in Geneva 🌍 Key discussions will cover the outcomes of past activities and the presentation of the NANHRI 2025 Work Plan. Stay tuned for updates! #NANHRI #HumanRights

We’re thrilled to be in Geneva this week, joining our NHRI colleagues from around the world for the GANHRI (Global Alliance Of National Human Rights Institutions) Annual Meeting 2025! Prior to the main sessions this week, we held our Governance Committee meeting followed by our Regional Meeting where we had the opportunity to engage with our members and discuss key priorities. With over 250 representatives from NHRIs, UN agencies, States, and civil society participating, this year’s GANHRI Annual Meeting is set to be an important platform for collaboration. Excited for the discussions ahead! Stay tuned for updates. #GANHRI2025 #HumanRights #NHRIs #Geneva

#NHRIs have contributed to two rich discussions during the #GANHRI2025 Knowledge Exchange: - Advancing the rights of persons with disabilities, including innovative approaches to monitor and promote #CRPD at the country level - Strengthening GANHRI’s accreditation process to ensure NHRIs can be as effective as possible to address today’s #HumanRights challenges Many inspiring experiences shared, along with ideas for future collaboration. #StrongNHRIs #PartnersForGood

The GANHRI General Assembly has unanimously elected a new leadership team: Chairperson Amina Bouayach (NHRI Morocco) and Secretary Alyson Kilpatrick (Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission). They will serve in their roles for the next three years. We are proud to have these two women lead our Global Alliance. We pay tribute to outgoing Chairperson Maryam Al Attiyah (NHRI Qatar) and her strong leadership since 2022.    #GANHRI2025 #StrongNHRIs #PartnersForGood