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The National Center for Human Rights (NCHR) is a national institution of public benefit that enjoys financial and administrative independence and possesses legal personality. It discharges its mandate and carries out all activities relating to human rights — including monitoring and the receipt of complaints — in full independence, pursuant to Law No. (51) of 2006 , as amended. The Center holds “A” status accreditation from the Sub-Committee on Accreditation of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI).
Human Rights Protection Commission
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Human Rights Promotion Commission
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Department of Studies and International Cooperation
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Strategic Planning and Policy Unit
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Latest News & Events
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NCHR Monitors the Rights to Work and Health During Two Field Visits in Balqa Governorate
A team from the National Centre for Human Rights (NCHR) conducted two field visits on Thursday, 5 November 2026, to Salt Industrial City and Salt Government Hospital in Balqa Governorate, as part of the Centre’s efforts to monitor the enjoyment of economic, social and...
NCHR Conducts 27 Monitoring Visits to Correctional and Temporary Detention Facilities and Follows Up on Previous Recommendations
Amman – The National Centre for Human Rights (NCHR) conducted 27 field monitoring visits between 1 September and 30 October 2026 to correctional and rehabilitation centres and temporary detention facilities across Jordan, as part of its legal mandate and oversight...
NCHR Delegation Visits Second Lieutenant Firas Al-Ananzeh in Recognition of His Courage in Confronting the Terrorist Attack
Amman – A delegation from the National Centre for Human Rights (NCHR), headed by Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, lawyer Khaldoun Al-Nsour, and including H.E. Commissioner-General for Human Rights Jamal Al-Shamayleh and Board member Dr. Mohammad Al-Tarawneh,...
NCHR Delegation Offers Condolences to the Family of Fallen Public Security Officer Jawad Al-Salaytah in Umm ar-Rasas
Amman - A delegation from the National Centre for Human Rights (NCHR), headed by Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, lawyer Khaldoun Al-Nsour, and including H.E. Commissioner-General for Human Rights Jamal Al-Shamayleh and Board member Dr. Mohammad Al-Tarawneh,...
Statements & Recommendations
Latest statements and recommendations from the National Center for Human Rights
Statement of Condemnation by the National Centre for Human Rights Regarding the Terrorist Attack That Claimed the Life of a Public Security Directorate member
Amman – The National Centre for Human Rights (NCHR) expresses its strongest...
Statement of Condemnation Issued by the National Centre for Human Rights Regarding the Heinous Terrorist Attack on a Church in the Village of Hamoud, Karak Governorate
Amman – The National Centre for Human Rights (NCHR) is following with profound...
Statement Issued by the National Centre for Human Rights on the Occasion of the International Day of Rural Women
Every year, on 15 October, the world observes the International Day of Rural...
