Mbabane – Parliamentarians and commissioners in Eswatini are taking part in a high-level induction session on the Paris Principles, the international standards that guide the establishment and operation of independent national human rights institutions, as Parliament prepares to consider the Human Rights Bill of 2025.
The workshop is being facilitated by Gilbert Sebihogo, Executive Director of the Network of African National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRI), with funding support from the European Union in Eswatini.
The session is attended by the Senate President, members of both Houses of Parliament serving on the Justice Portfolio Committees, and the Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. 
Participants are being equipped with a deeper understanding of the key pillars required for a Paris Principles compliant institution, covering independence, effectiveness, sustainability and credibility.
Sebihogo’s visit goes beyond the induction session. He is also engaging with key policymakers and stakeholders to support the strengthening of the Eswatini Commission on Human Rights and Public Administration, promote alignment with international standards, and advance the effective protection and promotion of human rights in the Kingdom.
