Centre functions
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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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The National Centre for Human Rights and Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority Discuss Prospects for Cooperation on Human Rights
The Board of Trustees of the National Centre for Human Rights (NCHR) and the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination in the protection and promotion of human rights and to further develop their...
The National Centre for Human Rights Launches Its 22nd Annual Report in Aqaba Governorate
The National Centre for Human Rights (NCHR) held a dialogue session in Aqaba to launch its 22nd Annual Report on the State of Human Rights in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for 2025. Chairperson of the NCHR Board of Trustees, Samar Al-Haj Hassan, stressed that...
Aqaba Governorate and NCHR Board of Trustees Discuss Strengthening Cooperation and Protecting Rights and Freedoms
Members of the Board of Trustees of the National Centre for Human Rights (NCHR) and the Commissioner-General, headed by Chairperson of the Board of Trustees Samar Al-Haj Hassan, met on Sunday with Aqaba Governor Ayman Al-Awaisheh at the Governorate headquarters to...
NCHR Board of Trustees Holds Monthly Meeting at Aqaba Chamber of Commerce to Discuss Human Rights and Administrative Matters
The Board of Trustees of the National Centre for Human Rights (NCHR) held its monthly meeting at the headquarters of the Aqaba Chamber of Commerce, chaired by Board Chairperson Samar Al-Haj Hassan and attended by Board members and the Commissioner General. The meeting...
Statements & Recommendations
Latest statements and recommendations from the National Center for Human Rights
Statement Issued by the National Centre for Human Rights On the Occasion of the International Day of Older Persons
Every year on 1 October, the world observes the International Day of Older...
Statement on the International Day for Universal Access to Information
The world observes the International Day for Universal Access to Information...
Statement Issued by the National Centre for Human Rights On the Occasion of the International Day of Sign Languages
Every year on 23 September, the world observes the International Day of Sign...
