Pre-Glion X Policy Dialogue with the Commonwealth Small States Office and the Permanent Missions of The Gambia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands on ‘Key characteristics and good practices in the establishment and development of NMIRFs.’

The Permanent Missions of The Gambia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands, with the Commonwealth Small States Office, will host the last of three preparatory Policy Dialogue ahead of the 2024 Glion Human Rights Dialogue (Glion X). The overall theme of this year’s Glion is:

‘Transforming universal norms into local reality – NMIRFs and the strengthening of the UN human rights system’s effectiveness and on-the-ground impact.’

The policy dialogue will take place on Monday, 10 June 2024 from 14h30 – 17h30 at the Commonwealth Small States Office (Rue du Pré-de-la-Bichette 1) will discuss ‘Key characteristics and good practices in the establishment and development of NMIRFs,’ particularly focusing on:

• Legal basis, terms of reference, mandate.
• Organisational structure and working methods, including:
  • Regularity of meetings.
  • Focal points.
  • Recommendation clustering.
• Secretariat/budget

Over the course of the pre-Glion policy dialogues, participants will have the opportunity to consider and discuss each key dimension or characteristic of an effective NMIRF, and, under each, share national experiences and good practices. The aim, as noted above, will be to identify international best practice – i.e., what are the ‘success factors’ that help ensure that NMIRFs are able to fulfil their role in society, namely, to ensure that UN human rights recommendations are implemented (as appropriate) at national level (whether through new or amended legislation, policy, or practice), and lead to measurable improvements in the enjoyment of human rights.