On May 1, GANHRI deferred NHRC’s accreditation for the second year in a row.

❖ This process is governed by the U.N.-recognised Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI).

❖ NHRC has held an ‘A rating’ since 1999.

❖ It was due for re-accreditation by the Geneva-based body last year.

❖ The GANHRI unites 120 National Human Rights Institutions globally.

❖ The body is responsible for reviewing and accrediting NHRIs in compliance with the Paris Principles adopted in 1993.

 ❖ The Sub-Committee for Accreditation (SCA) consists of sixteen ‘A’ status NHRIs, four from each region in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific.

❖ The decision could affect India’s ability to vote at the Human Rights Council and some UNGA bodies.