This briefing paper focuses on the distinct contributions that NHRIs can make to the sustainable development agenda. It outlines the importance of the SDGs for human rights and highlights a number of specific opportunities for NHRIs to effectively fulfil their role in the context of the new global development agenda, sharing examples of development-related work from a number of institutions in all regions.

Year of publication: 
2015
Author(s): 
Steven L. B. Jensen, Allison Corkery & Kate Donald
Publisher(s): 
Danish Institute for Human Rights & Center for Economic and Social Rights
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