Agency/Organization Name
Human Rights Commission
Member State
Child Rights Structures
Within the Commission there is a component for Gender, Child, and Vulnerable People which has a gender and childhood Program Officer.
Budget for Children Rights
Is not able to identify its allocation for children as its budget is not yet disaggregated
Engagement with ACERWC
The NHRI aspires to have affiliate status and follow up on the implementation of the recommendations and decisions of the Committee.
Engagement with Line Ministries and National Law Enforcement Agencies
- The Senegalese NHRI works closely with various Ministries involved in children’s rights.
- The NHRI has members from the various Ministries dealing with children’s rights and other organisations working on children’s rights.
Engagement with NANHRI
- A member of NANHRI and participates in all these activities and works for the effectiveness of its recommendations
Engagement of Children
- The Commission involves children, especially girls. Through its Leadership for Women and Girls project, the Commission engaged and trained children.
Collaboration with Child Focused Agencies
- Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights, UNICEF, other NGOs and Foundations