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Brief Description
This project is supporting the Ministry of Justice, Human Rights and Rehabilitation in
its efforts to establish a National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
for Lesotho. An independent, robust NHCR will be able to effectively
promote public awareness and increase public education about human
rights as well as civil, economic, political, social and cultural
rights. The Commission will also be appropriately staffed so as to
help oversee a paradigm shift whereby respect for human rights would
be central to government, business and NGO policies. UNDP, together
with OHCHR, the Ministry of Justice, Human Rights and
Rehabilitation, the Lesotho Justice Sector Development Programme and
Civil Society Organisations will work together to establish a NHRC.
Cooperation throughout the process will ensure thoughtful
construction of this institution, which in turn, will strengthen the
social fabric of Lesotho.
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Project time line |
1 July 2006 - 31 Mar
2009 |
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Status |
Ongoing |
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Location |
Maseru |
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UNDP programme officer |
Mr N. S. Bereng |
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Strengthened democratic institutions, civil society
organisations, transformed leadership and, Increased civil
liberties and human rights. |
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Expected Outcome(s)
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Outcome: Establishment of independent institution for promotion
and protection of Human Rights in Lesotho |
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Expected Output(s)/Indicator(s):
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Output 1: Approved road map for role, characteristics and
composition of NHRC
Indicator 1: Approved plan and guidelines in place for
Commission created through consultation with stakeholders and HR
experts
Indicator 2: Sensitisation of stakeholders
Output 2: Legal framework for NHRC established
Indicator: Act of Parliament or revision to Constitution
Output 3: Dissemination of Human Rights info and info
about NHRC
Indicator 1: Office staff trained on how to effectively
disseminate information
Indicator 2: MoJHRR/NHRC has published official documents
Indicator 3: Basotho know about NHCR and the work it does |
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Implementing partner: |
Ministry of Justice, Human rights and Rehabilitation |
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Responsible Parties: |
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Budget and major
sources of funding: |
UNDP TRAC -
US$200,000 |
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Delivery: |
2006 $9,322.85
2007 $56,369.85
2008 financial year not
closed yet |
Contact:
Mr. N.S. Bereng
n.s.bereng@undp.org
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