The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is a quasi-judicial body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act 1998. Its primary objectives are to promote and protect human rights.
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The NHRC operates in accordance with the Paris Principles and has achieved 'A' status accreditation from the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), established under the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva.
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The NHRC holds membership with the following organisations:
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•The Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) based in Geneva.
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•The regional Network of African National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRI) based in Nairobi.
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•The Association Francophone des Commissions Nationales des Droits de L’Homme (AFCNDH) based in Paris.
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•The Commonwealth Forum of National Human Rights Institutions (CFNHRI).
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Milestones of the National Human Rights Commission
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2001
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The National Human Rights Commission was established and became operational following the adoption of the Protection of Human Rights Act 1998.
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2003
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A Sex Discrimination Division was established within the NHRC to investigate complaints of sex discrimination and sexual harassment after the enactment of The Sex Discrimination Act 2002. However, it is no longer operational at the NHRC following the enactment of the Equal Opportunities Act 2008.
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2012
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Significant structural changes have been implemented within the NHRC, resulting in the establishment of three divisions: the Human Rights Division, the Police Complaints Division, and the National Preventive Mechanism Division.
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As from 2018
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The National Human Rights Commission is currently operational with two divisions: the Human Rights Division and the National Preventive Mechanism Division. The Police Complaint Division is no longer operational at the NHRC, as the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) was established in 2018.
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Vision:
An inclusive Mauritian society where all citizens respect each other's rights and inherent dignity and live together in harmony.
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| Mission:
To protect people by dealing with grievances against violations of fundamental rights and promote human rights by raising awareness widely among the population of the Republic of Mauritius.
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| Core Values:
Liberty and Dignity
Justice and Fairness
Independence
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