Q. With reference to the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), consider the following statements:
1.It is responsible for providing financial assistance to countries struggling with human rights issues.
2.It serves as an advisory body to the United Nations.
3.The Paris Principles, used by GANHRI for accreditation, emphasize independence and pluralism within NHRIs.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. GANHRI does not provide financial assistance to countries. Its primary role is to strengthen and support National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) through accreditation, capacity building, and facilitating their engagement with international human rights systems. GANHRI’s activities include organizing international conferences, supporting NHRIs in danger, and assisting governments in establishing NHRIs, but it does not involve direct financial assistance to countries.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. GANHRI serves as an advisory body to the United Nations, particularly through its cooperation with the UN Human Rights Council and other UN mechanisms. It facilitates the relationship of NHRIs with the UN, supports their engagement in international human rights mechanisms, and provides a platform for NHRIs to share best practices and challenges. The Paris Principles set the standards for the independence and pluralism of NHRIs. These principles require NHRIs to have a mandate to promote and protect human rights, operate independently from the government, and ensure pluralistic representation of society in their membership. GANHRI uses these principles to accredit NHRIs, assessing them based on their adherence to these criteria.
Source: The Hindu
