WHAT MAKES A NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTION EFFECTIVE?

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• WHAT MAKES A NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTION
  EFFECTIVE?
• Richard Carver
• ppt 2

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• The standards in the Paris Principles are
  essential - but they are not sufficient.
• More is needed to make a NHRI effective.

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Research has shown that effective NHRIs usually

• Enjoy public legitimacy
• Are accessible
• Have an open organizational culture
• Ensure the quality and integrity of their members
• International Council on Human Rights Policy,
  Performance and Legitimacy National Human Rights
  Institutions, Versoix 2000

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• Have diverse membership and staff
• Consult with civil society
• Have a broad mandate
• Have jurisdiction over all public bodies

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• Handle complaints swiftly and effectively
• Have power to monitor compliance with
  recommendations

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• Treat human rights issues systemically
• Have adequate budgetary resources
• Develop effective international links