Article 161 of the 2011 Constitution stipulates that the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) shall be a national, pluralistic and independent institution. It shall be in charge of looking into all matters pertaining to the defense and protection of human rights and liberties, the provision of guarantees for their full exercise and promotion, as well as the preservation of the dignity and the individual/collective rights of citizens, men and women alike, in full compliance with the appropriate national and universal frame of reference.

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Belgrade Principles

The Belgrade Principles define the relationship between the National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) and parliaments, with a view to strengthening and providing guidance on how the interaction and cooperation between NHRIs and Parliament should be developed. Download the document

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Law No. 76-15 on the reorganization of CNDH (22 February…

The Parliament unanimously approved Law No. 76-15 on the reorganization of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) in February 2018. This law broadens CNDH's mandate, mainly through hosting three mechanisms:- National Preventive Mechanism against Torture (NPM) established in accordance with the…

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Rules of Procedure of the National Human Rights Council …

The Rules of Procedure of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) define, particularly, the procedure for receiving complaints, their admissibility terms, handling and following up by the Council. They also determine the number of members of each national mechanism and the methods for their…

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Paris Principles

The Paris Principles are international standards that set out the main criteria that National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) are required to meet. These principles were developed at an international workshop on NHRIs, held in Paris in 1991, to be adopted at the United Nations General Assembly in…

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