German Institute for Human Rights

The German Institute for Human Rights is Germany’s independent national human rights institution. Accredited with A-status under the United Nations Paris Principles, the Institute provides policy advice, promotes human rights education, conducts applied research, and collaborates with international organisations.

Supported by the German Bundestag, the Institute monitors the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, with dedicated Monitoring Bodies for each. It also serves as the National Rapporteur Mechanism for the Council of Europe Conventions on Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (Istanbul Convention) and Trafficking in Human Beings.