International Engagement
We strengthen human rights in Australia and around the world through international engagement, cooperation and shared learning.
Summary
The Australian Human Rights Commission works with governments, national human rights institutions and regional partners to promote and protect human rights around the world.
The role of international engagement
The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) is Australia’s independent National Human Rights Institution (NHRI). We are established by law to promote and protect human rights in Australia and internationally.
The Commission is one of 119 NHRIs worldwide. The Commission holds ‘A Status’ accreditation under the Paris Principles in recognition of its independence, effectiveness and credibility. This is the highest level of accreditation available to national human rights institutions and confirms that the Commission fully complies with the Paris Principles.
The Paris Principles identify international engagement as a key function of NHRIs. For over 30 years, the Commission has engaged internationally to strengthen human rights protections and governance in different countries and regions.
How the Commission engages internationally
The Commission works with the United Nations, other NHRIs and regional partners to advance human rights and support the implementation of international human rights standards.
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We regularly and robustly engage in a range of United Nations human rights mechanisms.
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We strengthen human rights through international connections, collaboration and shared expertise.