Who We Are

Promoting and protecting human rights for all

Within its broad mandate to promote and protect human rights, the Commission serves the general public by:

• Monitoring, receiving, investigating, and considering complaints of human rights violations;
• Recommending appropriate remedial action to the Government; seeking appropriate redress on behalf of victims;
• Nurturing a culture of respect for human rights through public education and awareness creation; and
• Supporting the Government in formulating appropriate policies and laws to guarantee human rights.

The NHRC comprises five Commissioners with diverse backgrounds and expertise ranging from fundamental human rights and freedoms to constitutional and international law, social justice, and child protection.

The Commission’s broad mandate of promotion and protection facilitates its core functions through the following:

• Education and awareness creation; and
• Research, investigation, and monitoring.