National Human Rights Commission of Mauritania

Agency/Organization Name
National Human Rights Commission of Mauritania
Member State
Child Rights Structures

The Commission has five specialised sub-Commissions one of which includes children’s rights. The Commission also has a department and thematic groups on children’s rights.

Budget for Children Rights

No specific budget for children’s rights.

Engagement with ACERWC

The Commission has an affiliate status before the Committee.

The Commission engages with the mandate of the Committee by participating in the State Party reports and Complementary reports submitted to the Committee as well as by following up on the implementation of the recommendations of the Committee.

Engagement with Line Ministries and National Law Enforcement Agencies

The Commission in Mauritania engages with the Ministry of Social Affairs, Children and Family, the Ministry of Interior and Decentralization, and the Directorate of the Judicial Police.

Engagement with NANHRI

A member of NANHRI and engages with NANHRI in its activities and participates in the activities organised by NANHRI

Engagement of Children

The Commission engages with children in various awareness raising activities and celebrations including the Day of the African Child and the International Children’s Day.

Collaboration with Child Focused Agencies

Cooperates with UNICEF, UNFPA, Terre des Hommes, and ILO.

Role of NHRIs on promotion and protection of children’s rights

The Commission in Mauritania promotes the Charter by celebrating the Day of the African Child and organising campaigns to popularise the Charter and raise awareness on the rights of the child. Moreover, the Commission has included in its Strategic Plan of Action priorities for implementing Agenda 2040.