TOOLKIT STRUCTURE
TOOLKIT STRUCTURE
The Toolkit is divided into two modules, each of which
is free standing and can be read on its own. Within each
module, chapters are also designed so that readers can go
directly to the area that interests them, without having to
read preceding chapters.
The Toolkit contains two Modules.
The Toolkit assembles a practical set of tools in each
chapter to support UNCT staff in their work.
Concrete tools are drawn from a wide range of UNDP and
OHCHR projects and programmes from every region of
the world, but include inter-agency examples as well. The
reader will find the following:
MODULE 1: NHRIs: Overview and
Key Functions
Chapter 1: Introducing NHRIs
Chapter 2: Models of NHRIs
Chapter 3: Roles and Responsibilities of NHRIs
Chapter 4: The Rule of Law and the NHRI
Core Protection Mandate
Chapter 5: NHRIs, Development and
Democratic Governance
MODULE 2: Supporting the
Establishment and
Development of NHRIs
Chapter 6: NHRIs and the UN Country
Planning Cycle
Chapter 7: Pre-establishment Phase of NHRIs
Chapter 8: Establishment Phase for NHRIs
Chapter 9: Consolidation Phase: Strengthening
the Mature NHRI
Chapter 10: Paris Principles and Accreditation
11 Guidance notes,
prepared by OHCHR on a range of
NHRI issues, including the role of the UNCT in establishing NHRIs, and special considerations for core
protection issues.
11 Examples
and scenarios: short illustrations of real-life
situations and issues that have faced UNCTs in the
past when working with NHRIs.
functional analysis of different models of NHRIs
including regional specificities.
11 A
and checklists for capacity development and
assessment for NHRIs.
11 Tables
11 Case studies
11 Organizational planning tools for UNCTs supporting
NHRIs, including:
•• “how to’s” for policy development, knowledge
development and organizational coaching.
•• tools for strategic planning, action planning and
financial planning for the three key phases of NHRI
development: pre-establishment, establishment
and consolidation.
•• case management systems, IT and knowledge
management.
11 Human resources strategies
in hiring, promotion and
internal practices, which ensure respect for human
rights within the NHRI, along with initiatives to positively advance women, minorities and other groups
within the NHRI.
11 Training guidance
for UNCTs, with specific considerations for coordinating donors and experts working
with NHRIs to prevent “training fatigue” and loss of
productivity, and for ensuring that training is integrated into operations.
11 Fact sheets on a range of topics, including
management tools, alternative dispute resolution
and many others.
11 Tabular presentations of Paris Principles
requirements and accreditation criteria.
glossary of terms related to NHRIs and accreditation
by the International Coordinating Committee.
11 A
Each chapter contains an executive summary and key
messages. A list of tools is found at the end of each
chapter and a complete list is found at the end of the Toolkit.
11 Notes
for UNCTs, developed in consultation with
UNDP and OHCHR on suggested standard operating
procedures and steps in supporting the establishment
of NHRIs.
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