Freetown, SIERRA LEONE – In a press release issued yesterday Thursday, The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) disclosed that it “has received its Certificate of Reaccreditation as a “Grade A” national human rights institution by the United Nations through its autonomous global body known as Global Alliance for National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI).”
They explained that “GANHRI is the international statutory UN body charged with the responsibility to assess National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs)” and that this is done with “the UN Paris Principles,” which is the global legal instrument that sets out the establishment and operationalization of NHRIs.
The release further disclosed that the pillars which are the key criteria considered in assessing an NHRI for Accreditation/Reaccreditation by GANHRI in accordance with the Paris Principles: independence (non-interference), pluralism, broad mandate & broad functions, effectiveness of work, adequate funding by government , international cooperation, among others.”
“The certificate of Reaccreditation was presented at GANHRI’s Annual General Assembly in Geneva on 15th March, 2023 and was received by the Chair and Vice Chairpersons of the Commission, Patricia Narsu Ndanema (Mrs.) and Victor Idrissa Lansana Esq, respectively.” 17/3/2023