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Association for Human Rights in Liechtenstein (VMR) - One organization, three mandates
NMRI
National Human Rights Institution
The Association for Human Rights in Liechtenstein (VMR) was founded on December 10, 2016. It is Liechtenstein's national human rights institution in accordance with the UN Paris Principles. Its tasks are set out in the Law on the Association for Human Rights in Liechtenstein. It is an independent point of contact for human rights violations.
OSKJ
Ombudsman's office for children and young people
The OSKJ was established in 2010. In accordance with Art. 96-98 of the Liechtenstein Children and Youth Act, its task is to protect the rights and interests of children and young people, and to advise and support them. It is an independent contact point for violations of children's rights.
MOBE
Disability monitoring center
The independent monitoring body under Art. 33 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was established in 2024. It ensures that the state takes effective measures to realize the rights of people with disabilities. It is an independent point of contact for violations of disability rights.
National human rights institutions
In 1993, the United Nations (UN) encouraged all member states to establish National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs). This was based on the so-called Paris Principles. They regulate the criteria for the establishment of National Human Rights Institutions and ensure their independence from the government.
NHRIs are the link between the authorities, politics and civil society when it comes to implementing human rights. The VHR is a member of the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI). It has applied for membership of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI).
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