National Human Rights commission

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is an independent institution established under the Protection of Human Rights Act 1998. Its primary objectives are to promote and protect human rights.

A free inclusive Mauritian society where all citizens respect each other’s rights and dignity and live together in harmony.                                                                                                                                                                                                    

To Protect and Promote Human Rights.                                        

 

 

  • Freedom
  • Dignity
  • Justice 
  • Equality                                                                                                                                       

About Us

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) adheres to the Paris Principles and enjoys ‘A’ status accreditation from the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI).

The NHRC is a member of the following organisations :

      The Global Alliance of  National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) based in Geneva.

      The regional Network of African National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRI) based in Nairobi.

      The Association Francophone des Commissions Nationales des Droits de L’Homme (AFCNDH) based in Paris.

      The Commonwealth Forum of National Human Rights Institutions (CFNHRI).

National Human Rights Commission

Human Rights Division

National Preventive Mechanism Division

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As from 2018

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.

As from 2018

2012

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.

2012

2003

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.

2003

2001

The National Human Rights Commission was established and became operational following the adoption of the Protection of Human Rights Act 1998.

2001

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