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Towards establishing a NHRI in Czechia

On 18 September, FRA took part in roundtable discussions on establishing a National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) in Czechia.

FRA drew on findings from its work on and with NHRIs in the EU.

The Czech Office of the Public Defender of Rights organised the event.

The Ombudsman highlighted the importance of setting up the NHRI in Czechia. The government outlined the draft amendment to the Act on the Public Defender of Rights in relation to NHRI accreditation requirements.