Question

The Global alliance of national human rights institutions, which accredited the National Human Rights Commission of India with 'A' grade, was established in ______ and it was initially known as 'International Co-ordinating Committee for National Human Rights Institutions'.
1. 1995
2. 2001
3. 1993
4. 2005

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 1993

The correct answer is 1993.

• The Global Alliance for National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) is the international association of national human rights institutions (NHRIs) from all parts of the globe.
• Established in 1993, the GANHRI promotes and strengthens NHRIs to be in accordance with the Paris Principles, and provides leadership in the promotion and protection of human rights.

• The GANHRI 
  • Facilitates and supports NHRI engagement with the UN Human Rights Council and Treaty Bodies
  • Encourages cooperation and information sharing among NHRIs, including through an annual meeting and biennial conference
  • Undertakes accreditation of NHRIs in accordance with the Paris Principles
  • Promotes the role of NHRIs within the United Nations and with States and other international agencies
  • Offers capacity building in collaboration with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCR)
  • Assists NHRIs under threat
  • If requested, can assist the government to establish NHRIs