Representatives of the international community compile first universal guidance framework for national mechanisms for implementation, reporting, and follow-up – the Marrakech Guidance Framework (MGF) From 16-17 October, around 100 representatives of the international community, including State representatives, as well as UN agencies, intergovernmental organisations, NHRIs, and civil society, met in Marrakech to discuss ‘Transforming universal norms into local reality – …
States establish new global network of NMIRFs at international conference in Asunción
In a major step forward for the on-the-ground implementation and realisation of international human rights standards, earlier this month (8-9 May), UN member States meeting in Asunción, Paraguay, reached agreement on the establishment of a new global network of national mechanisms for implementation, reporting, and follow-up (NMIRFs). The network will provide a significant boost to the qualitative and quantitative development …