Networking
On January 22, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, visited Liechtenstein. A rare opportunity to discuss human rights with the global protector of human rights. At the meeting, which was organized by the VMR, the High Commissioner spoke with 16 non-governmental organizations about the current challenges in the area of human rights. He emphasized how important human rights, democracy and the rule of law are for our freedom and equality. He called on all organizations to continue their important work and make it visible. This open and inspiring exchange motivated everyone involved to continue to stand up for important issues and find solutions together. It shows how much we can achieve when we work together!
In order to assess the human rights situation in the country and make appropriate recommendations, a close exchange with various contact and advice centers, authorities and specialist agencies as well as international human rights experts is necessary. In 2024, the Advisory Council met with 19 international and supra-regional specialist organizations. At national level, it exchanged views with the Ministry for Society, 9 authorities and 19 non-governmental organizations. It organizes round tables at which authorities and non-governmental organizations exchange ideas. The OSKJ coordinates the Liechtenstein Children's Lobby, a lively and competent network of various children's and family organizations comprising over 30 organizations. This multifaceted exchange serves to address human rights problems, develop a common understanding of them and initiate concrete measures for improvement.
At the annual meeting of the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions, the VHR gathers valuable experience from the European human rights work of its partners and suggestions on how to tackle common human rights challenges.
