Frequently Asked Questions
Is the center a government institution?
The National Centre for Human Rights is a national public-benefit institution that enjoys financial and administrative independence and has a legal personality. It carries out its mandate and all activities related to human rights, including monitoring and receiving complaints, in accordance with Law No. (51) of 2006 and its amendments, with full independence.
Who runs the center?
The Centre is managed by a Board of Trustees consisting of at least 20 independent figures representing various segments of Jordanian society. The Board formulates the Centre’s general policy, which is implemented by the Commissioner-General through the Centre’s General Secretariat.
Is the center affiliated with the United Nations?
The Center is a Jordanian national institution that is not affiliated with any internal or external entity. The Center only cooperates with United Nations bodies and institutions, nothing more.
Does the center charge any fees for the services it provides?
All the center’s activities and services are provided free of charge.
Where does the center's budget come from?
The center’s budget comes from the state’s general budget and is disbursed to it pursuant to a special item in the budget law.
What does the citizen benefit from the state's ratification of international agreements?
After the state ratifies the agreement and publishes it in the Official Gazette, it becomes part of national legislation, and the agreement takes precedence over the law in the Jordanian legislative hierarchy.
What is the mandate of the National Centre for Human Rights regarding receiving complaints?
The annual report provides a comprehensive overview of the human rights situation in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, highlighting key developments, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
Does the National Center receive complaints from Jordanians or from anyone else?
The center receives complaints from all residents of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Does the Center prepare shadow reports for the national report on CEDAW?
Yes, the Center prepares shadow reports for national reports on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women in consultation with civil society institutions, and the reports are submitted to the Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.
Does the Center prepare shadow reports for the national report to the Convention on the Rights of the Child?
Yes, the Center prepares shadow reports for national reports to the Convention on the Rights of the Child in consultation with civil society organizations. The reports are submitted to the Committee on the Rights of the Child and discussed before the Committee members.
Does the center conduct its field visits to shelters as surprise or announced visits?
The center conducts surprise field visits to shelters at any time.