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.
Page context
Introduction
The SHRI is Switzerland's independent national human rights institution. It represents all population groups and campaigns for their rights.
Spotlight
Video
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.
Publication
Activity report 2023-2024
The SHRI’s first report, covering the period from May 2023 to May 2024, is now available (in French, Italian and German only).
The SHRI’s first report, covering the period from May 2023 to May 2024, is now available (in French, Italian and German only).
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.
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.