GANHRI Concludes its Bureau meeting

Doha, November 30 (QNA) – The Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) concluded its Bureau meeting which was presided over by HE GANHRI Chairperson, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah.

Comprised of 16 members representing the four regional networks, the Bureau serves as GANHRI’s executive committee and is responsible for implementing the General Assembly’s resolutions, developing organizational policies, and overseeing the organization’s programs and finance.

“The Bureau meeting is an essential moment to assess our progress, discuss challenges, and determine the best ways to strengthen NHRIs worldwide,” said Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah. “This work is critical to advancing human rights globally, and our collective strength as a Global Alliance makes it possible.” The meeting brought together members of the Bureau including the Chairperson, Secretary, and Regional Chairpersons along with representatives of the GANHRI Head Office, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Participants discussed strategies to support, protect, and strengthen National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs), including building compliance with the UN Paris Principles, and amplifying their voices on the global stages. Moreover, these discussions aimed to identify a clear path for supporting their work and fostering enhanced collaboration and knowledge exchange among stakeholders.

The highlights of the meeting included updates from regional networks and working groups, progress reports on activities, governance, and finance, discussions on maximizing collaboration, and the adoption of the 2025 draft work plan and provisional budget.

Furthermore, the Bureau also received updates from GANHRI’s Sub Committee on Accreditation (SCA), and discussed strategic priorities for the upcoming year and priority themes for the GANHRI Annual Meeting, scheduled to take place in March 2025.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Al Attiyah expressed her gratitude to the members of the Bureau and to observers for their contributions in the sessions, during which important decisions were made. Her Excellency also highlighted the challenging times the world is going through, underscoring the increased importance of working closely together to meet common priorities and needs.