Information portal
The SHRI information portal is a place of democratic knowledge on the human rights situation in Switzerland.
The SHRI information portal is a place of democratic knowledge on the human rights situation in Switzerland.
Page context
Introduction
The SHRI is Switzerland's independent national human rights institution. Its mission is to represent the interests of all population groups and advocate for their rights.
Spotlight
What we do
Media release
Klimaseniorinnen: The Council of Europe demands more from Switzerland
This decision underlines the judgment of the ECtHR and goes towards a more effective protection of human rights in the context of climate change (in German).
This decision underlines the judgment of the ECtHR and goes towards a more effective protection of human rights in the context of climate change (in German).
Position
Klimaseniorinnen: Switzerland alleges its climate policy is sufficient, the SHRI (respectfully) disagrees
Switzerland alleged it has fulfilled its human rights obligation to fight climate change. The SHRI, on the other hand, contends that the planned actions are insufficient and too vague.
Switzerland alleged it has fulfilled its human rights obligation to fight climate change. The SHRI, on the other hand, contends that the planned actions are insufficient and too vague.
News from the SHRI
The SHRI is now on social media
Stay updated on our activities by following us on LinkedIn (@isdh-smri) and Bluesky (@isdh.ch).
Stay updated on our activities by following us on LinkedIn (@isdh-smri) and Bluesky (@isdh.ch).
Forum
Forum SHRI “50 years of the ECHR in Switzerland: an anniversary on the defensive”
On November 13, the first roundtable organized by the SMRI took place, focusing on the significance of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) for Switzerland.
On November 13, the first roundtable organized by the SMRI took place, focusing on the significance of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) for Switzerland.
News from the SHRI
Research and Consulting department takes its first steps
The Research and Consulting team works on the four priority areas of the SHRI, and coordinates research activities with external partners. Head of department Laura Knöpfel offers an insight into it...
The Research and Consulting team works on the four priority areas of the SHRI, and coordinates research activities with external partners. Head of department Laura Knöpfel offers an insight into its work.
Release
State reporting procedures in relation to Switzerland
State reporting procedures are mechanisms established for monitoring the implementation of international human rights treaties. The SHRI has commissioned a survey on the current status of Switzerla...
State reporting procedures are mechanisms established for monitoring the implementation of international human rights treaties. The SHRI has commissioned a survey on the current status of Switzerland's state reporting procedures. Click here for the findings.
Video
Why a national human rights institution?
The mission of the SHRI presented in a clear and fun way in less than 4 minutes.
The mission of the SHRI presented in a clear and fun way in less than 4 minutes.
Priority topics
Priority topics of the SHRI
The SHRI has identified four priority topics around which it intends to structure its activities until 2027: Human rights and democracy, federalism and human rights, outsourcing of the responsibili...
The SHRI has identified four priority topics around which it intends to structure its activities until 2027: Human rights and democracy, federalism and human rights, outsourcing of the responsibility for human rights and multiple discrimination
Become a member
Become a member of the SHRI
The SHRI welcomes applications from individuals or legal entities engaged in the promotion and protection of human rights in Switzerland.
The SHRI welcomes applications from individuals or legal entities engaged in the promotion and protection of human rights in Switzerland.
Interview
“National Human Rights Institutions translate international norms into concrete, actionable policies and practices”
An interview with Louise Holck, President of the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions.
An interview with Louise Holck, President of the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions.
Interview
«We have to constantly maintain human rights»
Stefan Schlegel, the new director of the SHRI, on the state of human rights in Switzerland and the role of the SHRI.
Stefan Schlegel, the new director of the SHRI, on the state of human rights in Switzerland and the role of the SHRI.
Who we are
The logo of the SHRI
The designers of Herendi Artemisio have developed a reduced and self-confident appearance for the newly established SHRI. Its purely typographic implementation ties in with the Swiss modernist grap...
The designers of Herendi Artemisio have developed a reduced and self-confident appearance for the newly established SHRI. Its purely typographic implementation ties in with the Swiss modernist graphic tradition.