Fatshimetrie, October 26, 2024 – The National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) of the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to shine internationally by maintaining its A status, a recognition granted to the best national human rights institutions in the world.
During the recent training of the CNDH technical secretariat, held over a period of three days in Kinshasa, the president of the institution, Paul Nsapu, stressed the importance of maintaining this privileged status, which gives the CNDH-DRC substantial rights and influence at the regional and international levels. This recognition allows the CNDH-DRC to actively participate in debates on human rights issues and to have a voice in international bodies.
President Nsapu congratulated the participants in the training on handling complaints and reporting human rights violations, provided by the United Nations Joint Human Rights Office (UNJHRO). He encouraged CNDH officers and managers to redouble their efforts to improve the human rights situation in the DRC, stressing that the heavy responsibility on their shoulders requires unwavering commitment.
The training provided an opportunity for participants to explore various essential aspects of human rights, such as an introduction to human rights, international, regional and national protection instruments and mechanisms, as well as the protection of sources and witnesses. The modules also covered crucial topics such as hate speech, the transitional justice mechanism, and international humanitarian law.
The Director of the UNJHRO, Patrice Vahard, highlighted the challenges in the field of human rights in the DRC, and reminded CNDH officials and their staff of the importance of the recommendations made during the training to advance the promotion and protection of human rights.
At the conclusion of the training, certificates of participation were given to the participants, thus marking the continued commitment of the CNDH-RDC to the defense of human rights and democracy in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
This international recognition testifies to the commitment and professionalism of the CNDH-RDC in the protection and promotion of human rights, and confirms its position among the best national human rights institutions worldwide.