Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting on National Human Rights Institutions (ombudsinstitutions, commissions, institutes and other mechanisms)

The Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting on National Human Rights Institutions (ombudsinstitutions, commissions, institutes and other mechanisms) will provide an opportunity for dialogue and exchange of views between participating States, National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) and civil society actors on the existing good practices and challenges NHRIs face in exercising the mandate effectively and efficiently.

The meeting will address the topic of National Human Rights Institutions through the following three sessions:

• National Human Rights Institutions - their role in promoting and protecting human rights
• National Human Rights Institutions and governments
• National Human Rights Institutions and civil society

Recommendations may be addressed to the participating States, the OSCE as a whole, OSCE institutions including the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE field operations, other inter-governmental or nongovernmental organizations, as well as civil society actors and National Human Rights Institutions in OSCE participating States.

In case of any questions, please contact Ms. Anna Sierant at Anna.Sierant@odihr.pl or at tel.: +48 22 52 00 627 or Mr. Ireneusz Stepinski at Ireneusz.Stepinski@odihr.pl  or at tel: +48 22 52 00 658. Advance registration will be available on 14 April 2011, from 9.00 in the Hofburg Congress Centre, in the main entrance hall. Registration during the Meeting is available at the same place.