The state president issues a federal law on the establishment of the National Human Rights Commission

Federal Law No. 12 of 2021 regarding the National Human Rights Authority. Under the law, an independent body called the “National Human Rights Commission” will be established in the capital, Abu Dhabi, which will open branches and establish offices in other emirates. The Authority shall have an independent legal entity and enjoy financial and administrative freedom in the exercise of its functions, activities and competencies, and to promote and protect human rights and freedoms in accordance with the Constitution, laws and applicable laws in the State and in relevant international charters, treaties and treaties. The terms and conditions assigned to the Authority, e.g. Conduct seminars, conferences and discussion panels to promote its implementation, human rights culture and to educate members of the community about it. It protects and promotes human rights and their aftermath, and submits proposals on the extent to which laws and regulations comply with international charters, treaties, and human rights treaties with which the State is a party. In addition to monitoring human rights violations or violations, check their validity and report to competent authorities in addition to participating in international and local forums related to human rights. There shall be a Board of Trustees of not less than 11 / members, including the President, if the number of full-time members is not less than half of the members. The mechanism for selecting the members of the Commission shall be determined by the decision of the President of the State, and their selection shall take into account the appropriate representation of the professionals in the individual capacity, as they are from the advisory, academic institutions, civil society institutions and technical expertise. For women, the term of the council is four years and can be renewed once. It should be noted that the NHRIs established under the Paris Principles are bodies and formal bodies established by states with legal mandates to promote and protect human rights. These organizations enjoy financial and administrative independence in the execution of their activities, activities and capabilities, and are guided in their activities by the spirit of the 1993 Paris Principles for National Human Rights Institutions. The UAE is committed to this important system. The framework of its commitment to strengthening and developing its institutional structure related to human rights, which contributes to the strengthening of the state’s position, highlights its role in the field of human rights at the international level. When the Commission was established, the State was keen to see the best international practices and experiences of the countries in which the best institutions were established. The State also sought the advice and advice of a number of international and UN experts, the most important of which was its cooperation with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, which provided technical assistance and legal advice on the draft. Articles in line with the Paris Principles for Law and National Human Rights Institutions.