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Support to the Establishment of National Human Rights Commission

Brief Description

Linkages to UNDP Strategic Plan

Democratic Governance

  • Strengthening accountable and responsive governing institutions

  • Grounding democratic governance in international principles

Project document
Progress Report 2007

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.

 

Project time line 1 July 2006 - 31 Mar 2009
Status Ongoing
Location Maseru
UNDP programme officer Mr N. S. Bereng

UNDAF Outcome(s)/Indicator(s):

Strengthened democratic institutions, civil society organisations, transformed leadership and, Increased civil liberties and human rights.

Expected Outcome(s) 

Outcome: Establishment of independent institution for promotion and protection of Human Rights in Lesotho

Expected Output(s)/Indicator(s):            

 

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

Implementing partner:  

Ministry of Justice, Human rights and Rehabilitation

Responsible Parties:                 

Ministry of Justice, Human rights and Rehabilitation/UNDP

Budget and major sources of funding: UNDP TRAC - US$200,000
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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