Politics & Government
National Human Rights Institutions and Accountability
Quick fact
National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) are independent state bodies, but they are not courts – they use investigations, reports, and recommendations to push governments toward accountability. Established by over 100 countries, they follow the UN-backed Paris Principles.
Why this is interesting
You probably know courts, police, and parliaments, but there's another key player defending human rights. How can a body that is part of the state actually hold that same state to account?