The GNCHR at the ENNHRI Leadership Forum 2026

The Director of the GNCHR, Eva Tzavala, took part in the Leadership Forum of the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI), which took place in Brussels on 5–6 November 2026 with the participation of Heads and Senior Management of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs). 

Ms Tzavala actively participated in the closed-door discussions amongst European NHRIs on issues of organisation, management and institutional strengthening. In her capacity as a former member of the Sub-Committee on Accreditation (SCA) and a member of the ENNHRI Expert Group on National Human Rights Institutions Standards, she moderated the session dedicated to recent developments at ENNHRI and GANHRI level regarding the accreditation of NHRIs. 

The Forum’s discussions focused, amongst other things, on the resilience of NHRIs in responding to crises, the promotion of human rights narratives in a polarised information environment, cooperation with other national bodies to enhance the effectiveness of NHRIs, the management of their broad and multiple mandates, and the readiness of the NHRIs in using artificial intelligence tools in their daily work. 

The Forum provided an important opportunity for European NHRIs to exchange experiences and expertise, contributing to the joint planning of the Network’s next steps to strengthen the protection and promotion of human rights.